人影
ひとかげ
hitokage
nounVocabularyExtra vocab 4 — supplementary
Quick answer
人影 (ひとかげ (hitokage)) means "Shadow of a person". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Shadow of a person
Also : figures of people
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Example Sentences
窓から人影がちらと見えたが、誰かは分からなかった。
まどからひとかげがちらとみえたが、だれかはわからなかった。
I caught a glimpse of a person's silhouette through the window, but couldn't tell who it was.
暗い廊下に、誰かの人影が映っていた。
くらいろうかに、だれかのひとかげがうつっていた。
In the dark hallway, a shadow of someone was visible.
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Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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