JLPT N1 Advanced
闇
Darkness, referring to physical absence of light, metaphorical despair, or illegal activity.
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1 Noun
Darkness
Describes a physical environment completely devoid of light where vision is obstructed.
Example
停電 で 、 部屋 は 完全 な 闇 に 包まれ た 。
Due to the power outage, the room was enveloped in complete darkness.
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2 Noun
Despair / The Unknown
Represents a metaphorical state of hopelessness, psychological burden, or total unpredictability.
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3 Noun, Prefix
Illegal / Shady
Refers to secretive, illegal, or unauthorized activities conducted outside the view of the law.
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