gloomy in Japanese
gloomy in Japanese is 暗い, 陰気, 陰鬱 — gloomy means dark and dim, especially in a way that feels depressing.
gloomy in Japanese
暗い
Pronounced: kurai
Not very illuminated; dim because of darkness, especially when appearing depressing or frightening.
暗い
Pronounced: kurai
Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.
陰気
Pronounced: inki
Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.
陰鬱
Pronounced: in'utsu
Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.
What does "gloomy" mean?
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adj Dark and dim, especially in a way that feels depressing.
"The sky turned gloomy just before the storm hit."
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adj Sad, pessimistic, or without hope.
"He's been gloomy ever since he lost his job."
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gloomy in a sentence
- The sky turned gloomy just before the storm hit.
- He's been gloomy ever since he lost his job.
- Analysts gave a gloomy forecast for next quarter's sales.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "gloomy" in Japanese?
"gloomy" in Japanese is 暗い, 陰気, 陰鬱. gloomy means: Dark and dim, especially in a way that feels depressing.
How do you pronounce 暗い?
"gloomy" in Japanese is 暗い, pronounced "kurai".
How do you use "gloomy" in a sentence?
Example: "The sky turned gloomy just before the storm hit." In Japanese, "gloomy" is 暗い, 陰気, 陰鬱.
Are there other ways to say "gloomy" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "gloomy": 暗い, 陰気, 陰鬱.
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