English–Japanese
“darkness” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiankoku
Example
その物語は暗黒の世界へ進みます。so no monogatari wa an koku no se kai e susu mi ma su
The story moves into a world of darkness.
How to say “darkness” in Japanese
“Darkness” in Japanese is 暗黒 (ankoku).
Presents darkness not only as the absence of light but also as a powerful sense of bleakness or despair.
Example sentences with 暗黒
作家は社会の暗黒を静かに描いています。sak ka wa sha kai no an koku o shizu ka ni ega i te i ma su
The writer is quietly portraying the darkness of society.
Tips for using 暗黒
- The word can describe an era or society as well as a physical place, so its meaning may extend from literal darkness to a deeply troubled condition.