Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'malicious gossip; backbiting; speaking ill behind someone's back

Nounshadow (e.g. on someone's happiness); cloud; shade; gloom

Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verbto become clouded; to darken; to get dark; to become hidden (behind clouds) · to darken (of a face) · to worsen; to deteriorate; to become gloomy

Nounhomosexual prostitute who sold his favors at banquets (Edo period) · (kabuki) actor-in-training

Adverb (fukushi)from behind the scenes (cheer, pray, etc. for someone); from the sidelines; from a distance; secretly; in secret