黒い — meaning in English

English meaning

• black adj Having the darkest possible color; reflecting no light.

Senses

黒い is used for these senses in English:

• black (of an object) Absorbing all light and reflecting none; dark and hueless.
• black (countable, chess) The person playing with the black set of pieces.

black — full definition

1. adj Having the darkest possible color; reflecting no light.
2. adj Belonging to or descended from certain ethnic groups, especially of African origin, with dark skin.
3. adj Without milk or cream, said of coffee or tea.
4. adj Secret or unofficial, especially relating to government or military operations.
5. adj Grim, hopeless, or menacing.

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