Kanji · N3 · 13 strokes
暗 / dark
Kanji for dark.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | アン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | くら.い | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
暗 carries the meaning dark.
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How to write 暗
Trace 暗 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 暗
暗いくらいdark
暗記しますあんきしますto memorize / to learn by heart
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暗 in context
このアパートは暗くて寒いです。
このあぱーとはくらくてさむいです。
This apartment is dark and cold.
この文を暗記してください。
このぶんをあんきしてください。
Please memorize this sentence.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 暗 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
暗 — Kanji Practice
13 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/暗
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