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Japanese

かげる
Meaning: to grow dim; to be shadowed; to become gloomy
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Verb inflections
Form Affirmative Negative
Present 翳る 翳ない
Polite 翳ます 翳ません
Past 翳た 翳なかった
Polite + Past 翳ました 翳ませんでした
Te-form 翳て 翳なくて
Potential 翳られる 翳られない
Passive 翳られる 翳られない
Causative 翳させる 翳させない
Imperative 翳ろ 翳るな

Example

日が沈むと、街の景色が翳って見えた。
As the sun set, the cityscape appeared to fall into shadow.

Usage Notes

Usually describes something becoming darker or losing its brightness; it can also describe a mood, reputation, or future becoming bleak.

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