darkness in Japanese
darkness in Japanese is 暗黒, 闇 — darkness means the absence of light.
darkness in Japanese
暗黒
Pronounced: ankoku
(uncountable) The state of being dark; lack of light; the absolute or comparative absence of light.
闇
Pronounced: yami
(uncountable) The state of being dark; lack of light; the absolute or comparative absence of light.
What does "darkness" mean?
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noun The absence of light.
"She felt her way through the darkness looking for the light switch."
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noun A gloomy or hopeless mood; misery or despair.
"After the diagnosis, he sank into a darkness he struggled to explain."
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noun Wickedness, secrecy, or a lack of moral or spiritual understanding.
"The novel is often read as a battle between light and darkness."
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darkness in a sentence
- She felt her way through the darkness looking for the light switch.
- The power cut left the whole street in darkness.
- After the diagnosis, he sank into a darkness he struggled to explain.
- The film explores the darkness at the heart of the character.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "darkness" in Japanese?
"darkness" in Japanese is 暗黒, 闇. darkness means: The absence of light.
How do you pronounce 暗黒?
"darkness" in Japanese is 暗黒, pronounced "ankoku".
How do you use "darkness" in a sentence?
Example: "She felt her way through the darkness looking for the light switch." In Japanese, "darkness" is 暗黒, 闇.
Are there other ways to say "darkness" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "darkness": 暗黒, 闇.
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