木陰は風が通って涼しい。
It is cool and refreshing in the shade where the breeze passes through.
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Example sentences
The grass in the shade of the trees is cooler than the park benches.
庭に大きな樹を植えて、木陰を作った。
We planted a large tree in the garden to create shade.
疲れ果てた旅人は、木陰で一休みした。
The exhausted traveler took a rest under the shade of a tree.
大きな青桐の木陰で一休みした。
I took a break in the shade of a large Chinese parasol tree.
Usage Notes
Refers to the area under a tree where sunlight is blocked. Used for places to rest and escape the heat.
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