影の薄い · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 影の薄い | 影の薄くない |
| Polite | 影の薄いです | 影の薄くないですalso 影の薄くありません |
| Past polite | 影の薄かったです | 影の薄くなかったですalso 影の薄くありませんでした |
| Past | 影の薄かった | 影の薄くなかった |
| Te-form | 影の薄くて | 影の薄くなくて |
| Adverbial | 影の薄く | |
| Conditional | 影の薄ければ | 影の薄くなければ |
| Tara conditional | 影の薄かったら | 影の薄くなかったら |
inconspicuous; unobtrusive; low-profile
Describes a person or thing that does not stand out, lacks presence, or is easily overlooked. Often used for someone who is quiet or blends into the background.
See also: 影が薄い
He is always an inconspicuous presence in meetings.
新入社員はまだ影が薄くて、名前を覚えてもらえない。
The new employee is still low-profile and people don't remember his name.
Literally 'thin shadow', a metaphorical expression meaning one's presence or impression is faint.