noun
shadow of a leaf or tree
Refers to the shade or shadow cast by leaves or a tree; often evokes a cool, sheltered spot.
暑い日は、大きな木の葉陰で休むのが気持ちいい。
On a hot day, it feels good to rest in the shade of a big tree's leaves.
猫が葉陰に隠れている。
A cat is hiding in the shadow of the leaves.
Compound of 葉 (leaf) and 陰 (shade, shadow). The spelling 葉影 uses 影 (shadow, silhouette) with a similar meaning.