光ひかりと影かげ

expression, noun

light and shadow; ups and downs; bright side and dark side

Idiomatic expression referring to the dual nature of something: its positive and negative aspects, successes and failures, or glory and shame. Often used in discussions of life, careers, or historical events.

• 彼かれの人じん生せいには光ひかりと影かげがあった。

  His life had its ups and downs.

• この映えい画がは成せい功こうの光ひかりと影かげを描えがいている。

  This movie depicts the bright side and dark side of success.