그늘이 · 그늘을
shade, shadow; dark side, gloom; protection (of someone)
Example
그의 얼굴에는 늘 슬픔의 그늘이 있었어요.
There was always a shadow of sadness on his face.
Word parts
Basic meaning 'shade from the sun'; figuratively gloom, or the protective 'shade' of a parent.
Good to know
Note two figurative senses: 성장의 그늘 is a dark side, but 부모의 그늘 is protective care.