真っ黒
まっくろ
makuro
JLPT N2nounVocabularyLevel 71 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

真っ黒 (まっくろ (makuro)) means "Jet black". The reading is まっくろ (makuro). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

Jet black

Also : Pitch black · Completely black

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Example Sentences

その部屋は真っ黒でとても怖い。

そのへやはまっくろでとてもこわい。

The room is pitch black and very scary.

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

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