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影
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from behind the scenes (cheer, pray, etc. for someone); from the sidelines; from a distance; secretly; in secret
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to cast a shadow; to appear
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to loom (of a threat, etc.); to manifest (of symptoms, etc.)
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influenced by; in response to; in the wake of; triggered by; following
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in the background; not standing out
Examples
あの人は影が薄い。
He is always in the background.
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to affect adversely; to have a negative influence (on)
Examples
霜は農作物に悪影響を及ぼしました。
The frost had a bad effect on the crops.
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inconspicuous; unobtrusive; low-profile
Examples
新進作家の登場でその老作家は影の薄い存在となった。
With the appearance of a promising new writer, the aging novelist fell from prominence.
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(there is) no sign (of); leaving no trace; nowhere to be seen
Examples
戻ってみると私のバッグは影も形もなかった。
When I got back, my bag had disappeared without a trace.
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Proverb
speak of the devil
Examples
噂をすれば影、キャシーが来たわ。
Speak of the devil, here comes Kathy.
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Noun or verb acting prenominally
gloomy (of a person); dark; cheerless
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to project a shadow; to cast a shadow
Examples
やがて起こる事件はその前に影を投げる。
Coming events cast their shadows before.
