Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 陰陽(いんよう) in Japanese

陰陽
Kana Reading
いんよう, おんみょう, おんよう
Romaji
in'yō, onmyō, on'yō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    cosmic dual forces; yin and yang; sun and moon, etc.


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

11 strokes

shade, yin, negative, sex organs, secret, shadow

On'Yomi: イン

Kun'Yomi: かげ, かげ.る

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JLPT 3

12 strokes

sunshine, yang principle, positive, male, heaven, daytime

On'Yomi: ヨウ

Kun'Yomi: ひ

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