JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
暗闇
Total physical darkness or a metaphorical state of despair and uncertainty.
Readings
1 Noun
Physical Darkness
Describes a pitch-black environment where absolutely no light exists and vision is impossible.
Example
停電 で 、 家 の 中 が 完全 な 暗闇 に なった 。
The house became completely dark due to the power outage.
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2 Noun
Metaphorical Darkness
Signifies a figurative state of ignorance, despair, or profound uncertainty about the future.
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