JLPT N1
シャドー
You use the English word “shadow” for figurative meanings. It also appears in compound words like アイシャドー (eyeshadow).
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シャドウ alternative spelling
1 Noun
A Shadow
A dark area or shape produced by an object blocking light. It is also used figuratively for a looming, negative influence or something that follows a person.
Example
この 絵 は 光 と シャドー の 使い方 が 素晴らしい 。
The use of light and shadow in this painting is wonderful.
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2 Noun (used as a prefix)
Part of a Compound Word
Used as the first part of various compound loanwords from English, especially in sports, cosmetics, and politics.
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