dark, gloomy

About this kanji

The kanji 「暗」 primarily means "dark" or "gloomy." It is often used as an adjective or noun. For example, the word 暗い (くらい) means "dark," describing a lack of light. Another useful compound is 暗証番号 (あんしょうばんごう), which means "PIN number," used for security purposes. You might also encounter 暗闇 (くらやみ), meaning "darkness," which describes a place with no light. This kanji can evoke feelings of unease or mystery, so it’s good to use it thoughtfully in conversation.

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Example sentences

• 暗い道を歩かないでください。

  Please do not walk on dark paths.

Meanings across languages

English

dark, gloomy

Tiếng Việt

tối, u ám

日本語

暗い, 暗闇

한국어

어두운, 암울한

中文

黑暗, 阴暗

id

gelap, suram

th

มืด, มืดมน

es

oscuro, sombrío

fr

sombre, lugubre

de

dunkel, trüb

pt

escuro, sombrio

Common compounds

• 暗いくらいdark, gloomy
• 暗証番号あんしょうばんごうPIN number
• 暗闇くらやみdarkness
• 暗示あんじhint, suggestion

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