真っ暗
まっくら
makura
nounVocabularyLevel 71 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

真っ暗 (まっくら (makura)) means "pitch-dark". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

pitch-dark

Also : pitch dark · pitch-black · total darkness · completely dark

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 真っ暗 (まっくら) means 'total darkness'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of total darkness.

Example Sentences

この部屋は真っ暗です。

このへやはまっくらです。

This room is pitch-dark.

この部屋はとても真っ暗です。

このへやはとてもまっくらです。

This room is very pitch-dark.

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