影が薄い · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 影が薄い | 影が薄くない |
| Polite | 影が薄いです | 影が薄くないですalso 影が薄くありません |
| Past polite | 影が薄かったです | 影が薄くなかったですalso 影が薄くありませんでした |
| Past | 影が薄かった | 影が薄くなかった |
| Te-form | 影が薄くて | 影が薄くなくて |
| Adverbial | 影が薄く | |
| Conditional | 影が薄ければ | 影が薄くなければ |
| Tara conditional | 影が薄かったら | 影が薄くなかったら |
in the background; not standing out; lacking presence
Describes a person or thing that is inconspicuous, unremarkable, or fails to make an impression. Often used for someone who is overshadowed by others or whose presence is weak.
See also: 影の薄い
He always fades into the background at meetings.
That actor has talent, but for some reason he doesn't stand out.