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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
adj
Pronounced: kurai
Not very illuminated; dim because of darkness, especially when appearing depressing or frightening.
暗い
adj
Pronounced: kurai
Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.
陰気
adj
Pronounced: inki
Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.
陰鬱
adj
Pronounced: in'utsu
Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.

What does "gloomy" mean?

  1. adj Dark and dim, especially in a way that feels depressing.
    "The sky turned gloomy just before the storm hit."
  2. 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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