A location that is shielded from direct sunlight, typically found underneath an object or structure, contrasting with areas exposed to sunlight.
A metaphorical state referring to a life or situation lacking favorable opportunities or fortunes; often used to describe individuals or conditions that are marginalized or less fortunate.
A specific type of evergreen perennial plant, known for its creeping stems and resemblance to cedar leaves, which grows in mountainous regions and has traditional medicinal uses.
Example:
日陰で一休みしよう。
A person who is unable to participate openly in society due to personal issues, often feeling marginalized or stigmatized.
An individual who prefers to remain hidden from public view, leading a life that is largely unacknowledged by the mainstream society.
Someone who feels compelled to live in the shadows, often due to a troubled past or circumstances that prevent them from engaging with others.
A social outcast who has withdrawn from interactions with the outside world, leading to a life of isolation and concealment.