English–Japanese
“blackish” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikuroppoi
Example
この服は黒っぽいです。ko no fuku wa kuro ppo i de su
This outfit is blackish.
How to say “blackish” in Japanese
“Blackish” in Japanese is 黒っぽい (kuroppoi).
Describes a color that leans toward black while retaining some other shade.
Example sentences with 黒っぽい
雨の前は、空が黒っぽくなります。ame no mae wa sora ga kuro ppo ku na ri ma su
The sky often looks blackish before it rains.
Tips for using 黒っぽい
- In conversation, 黒っぽい (kuroppoi) often describes clothing, hair, or objects whose color is not fully black, while "dark" can cover many hues.