木陰
Meanings
1
Refers to the shade cast by a tree or trees; often used in poetic or descriptive contexts.
It was a hot day, so we rested in the shade of a tree.
I like reading a book in the shade of the trees in the park.
Usage patterns
- 木陰で休むto rest in the shade of a tree
It was hot, so I rested in the shade of a tree.
- 木陰に入るto step into the shade of a tree
I stepped into the shade of a tree to avoid the strong sunlight.
- 木陰を探すto look for a shady spot under a tree
I looked for a shady spot under a tree where I could sit in the park.
Expressions
- 木陰で憩うrest in the shade of a tree; take a rest under a tree