Japanese

くらやみ
Meaning: darkness; the dark
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

暗
闇

Example sentences

He disappeared into the darkness of the night.
暗闇の中で、音がした方向を振り向いた。
In the darkness, I turned toward the direction where the sound came from.
彼は暗闇に対して強い恐怖を感じている。
He feels a strong fear of the dark.
暗闇から恐ろしい化け物が現れた。
A terrifying monster appeared from the darkness.
彼は暗闇の中を、何かが動くのを待って凝視した。
He stared into the darkness, waiting for something to move.
暗闇から物音が聞こえると、私は思わず身構えた。
When I heard a noise from the darkness, I instinctively braced myself.
出口を見つけようとして、暗闇の中でもがいた。
I struggled in the darkness, trying to find the exit.
暗闇の中で何かが蠢いているのが見えた。
I saw something wriggling in the darkness.
暗闇の中で目を凝らして、遠くの明かりを探した。
I strained my eyes in the darkness, searching for a distant light.
暗闇の中に異形の影が見えた。
A grotesque shadow was seen in the darkness.

Usage Notes

Refers to a state or place with total absence of light. Figuratively, it can mean hopefulness or a hidden place.

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