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Noun
1. shadow picture; silhouette; shadowgraph
Wikipedia definition
2. Shadow playShadow play or also known as shadow puppetry is an ancient form of storytelling and entertainment which uses flat articulated figures (shadow puppets) to create the impression of moving humans and other three-dimensional objects. Shadow puppets are cut-out figures which are held between a source of light and a translucent screen or scrim. The cut-out shapes of the puppets sometimes include translucent color or other types of detailing.
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Other forms
影画 【かげえ】
Notes
影画: Rarely-used kanji form.

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