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“dark” in Japanese

暗いくらい
Illustration of "dark" in a Japanese cultural setting
A person walks home alone on a narrow street at dusk. The last orange glow of sunset has faded behind the houses, and long, deep shadows stretch across the pavement. The streetlights have not yet turned on, making everything look dim and indistinct.

Usage note

暗い primarily describes a lack of light, like a cloudy day or nighttime. It can also describe a gloomy or somber mood, but for weather, it simply means the sky or surroundings are dark.

Examples

  • もう夕方だから、外が暗いですね。

    It's already evening, so it's dark outside, isn't it?

  • 今日はとても暗い空です。

    The sky is very dark today.

  • 暗い日は早く家に帰ります。

    On dark days, I go home early.

Quick check

What does "暗い" mean?

  • A. dark
  • B. strong
  • C. high
  • D. dirty

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