English–Japanese

“dim” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiusugurai

Example

部屋は薄暗いです。heya wa usu gura i de su

The room is dim.

Illustration for 薄暗い (dim)

How to say “dim” in Japanese

“Dim” in Japanese is 薄暗い (usugurai).

Expresses a low level of light that leaves a place neither fully dark nor clearly bright.

Full entry for 薄暗い: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 薄暗い

窓のない廊下は昼間でも薄暗いです。mado no na i rō ka wa hiru ma de mo usu gura i de su

A hallway without windows is dim even during the day.

Tips for using 薄暗い

  • English speakers may use gloomy for a dark room, but gloomy can also describe a person's mood, while 薄暗い (usugurai) focuses on the room's limited light.

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