暗い
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Base i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes lack of light or a somber atmosphere.
Theme
User and their coworker Yuto are discussing the lighting in their new office, which feels a bit dim and gloomy.
暗い
くらい
dark / gloomy
Core Language Building BlocksCore Adjectives
Memory Hook
Imagine a room so dark you can't see anything. You whisper, 『暗い！』 (kurai, 'dark / Gloomy'). 'Kurai' sounds like 'cry' — you might cry in the dark!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『暗い』 (kurai) is often used to describe poorly lit places or gloomy weather. It can also describe a person's mood as 'gloomy' or 'depressed' in casual conversation.
Forms
Base: 暗いBase i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes lack of light or a somber atmosphere.
Negative: 暗くないDrop 『い』 → add 『くない』 (kunai, negative) → 『暗くない』 (kurakunai).
Past: 暗かったDrop 『い』 → add 『かった』 (katta, past) → 『暗かった』 (kurakatta).
Adverbial: 暗くDrop 『い』 → add 『く』 (ku, adverbial) → 『暗く』 (kuraku).
Comparative: より暗いComparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番暗いSuperlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + adjective.