陰る

かげる

Also written 翳る, 蔭る

Meanings

1. Godan verb, Intransitive to become clouded; to darken; to get dark; to become hidden (behind clouds)
2. to darken (of a face)
3. to worsen; to deteriorate; to become gloomy

Kanji

• 陰 shade. Read as かげる.

Example sentences

• 「散歩に行かない？」「もう少し日が陰ってからにしようよ」
  "Do you want to go for a walk?" "Let's wait until the sun goes down a bit."
• さっきまで暖かかったのに、日が陰ると急に寒くなってきたね。
  Since sunset it has gotten cold so quickly, even though it was hot until just a while ago.
• この季節、日が陰ると一気に冷え込むので、調整しやすい服装でお越しください。
  In this season, when the sun becomes obstructed it gets cold very quickly, so please come wearing clothes that are suitable for any kind of temperature.

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