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How to Say ‘Dark color’ in Japanese

暗い色

くらいいろ

💬 Usage Tip: ‘暗い’ means dark. It can also imply 'somber' or 'gloomy'.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Dark colors are often seen in Japanese winter fashion and can signify elegance and professionalism.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

暗いくらい

[kurai]

Dark

Not reflecting much light; having a low light level or intensity.

Example

暗い色の家具があります。

There is furniture in dark colors.

いろ

[iro]

Color

The specific hue, saturation, and brightness of an object perceived as a color.

Example

彼の部屋は暗い色で塗られています。

His room is painted in dark colors.

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