陰かげに日ひに

Meanings

always; constantly; in all circumstances

Describes unwavering, often quiet support or presence; literally 'in shadow and in sunlight', implying through good times and bad. Often used for someone who helps or watches over another without fail.

彼かの女じょは陰かげに日ひに彼かれを支ささえてきた。
She has supported him through thick and thin.
両りょう親しんは陰かげに日ひに私わたしの成せい功こうを願ねがっている。
My parents are always wishing for my success, no matter what.

Kanji

陰shade, yin, negative
日day, sun, Japan
影shadow, silhouette, phantom

Related words

いつも
いつも is a general word for 'always'; 陰に日に emphasizes unwavering, often discreet support or presence through all situations.
常つねに
常に means 'constantly' in a more neutral or formal sense; 陰に日に carries a warmer, more personal nuance of steadfastness.

Built from

陰かげ+日ひ

Written forms

陰かげに日ひに
Standard kanji spelling; 陰 suggests shade or hidden support, fitting the nuance of constant, behind-the-scenes care.
影かげに日ひに
Alternate spelling using 影 (shadow, figure); less common but still encountered.

Etymology

Compound of 陰 (shade, hidden side) + に + 日 (sun, day) + に, literally 'in the shade and in the sun', implying constancy across all conditions. The exact historical origin is uncertain, but the phrase is used idiomatically in modern Japanese.