Japanese Conversation · Level 53
90 words
Japanese word
暗黒
Pronunciation
Romajiankoku
Meaning
- noundarkness
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Presents darkness not only as the absence of light but also as a powerful sense of bleakness or despair.
Common phrases
暗黒の世界an koku no se kai
world of darkness
暗黒が広がるan koku ga hiro ga ru
darkness spreads
暗黒から抜け出すan koku ka ra nu ke da su
escape from darkness
Similar words
闇yami: A broad term for darkness that can also suggest uncertainty, secrecy, or evil.
暗闇kurayami: A place or area with no light, making it difficult to see.
Definition in Japanese
光がなくて何も見えないほどの暗さ。また、希望や救いが感じられない状態。hikari ga na ku te nan mo mi e na i ho do no kura sa ma ta ki bō ya suku i ga kan ji ra re na i jō tai
Word origin
暗黒 (ankoku) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 暗 (an, "dark") and 黒 (koku, "black"), with both characters contributing to its sense of profound darkness.
Usage tips
- 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.