What is darkness in japanese

How is your Japanese study going?

In this article, let's study how to say Light and Dark in Japanese!

I recommend you to check the video below before reading this article!

Light and Dark also have meanings for personality or prospect.

However, the way to use it is a little different when using Japanese or English.

Let's also check about them in this article!

Below is the index of this article!

1. Summary table

Please remember the table for Light and Dark below!

Light is "あかるい" in Japanese.

As I explained above, this is an adjective.

If we say a "light room", this is an adjective because "light" is explaining the noun, "room".

However, in English, "light" can also be a noun, which means a flash.

"light reflected from the mirror"

In this case, "light" is "ひかり" in Japanese.

Meaning: "a glimmering light"

In this example, "ひかり" is used because this "light" is a noun.

Meaning: "I can see the light."

If you don't know "ます(masu)", please check this:

In this example, "ひかり" is used because "light" is a noun.

In this example, "あかるい" is used because this "light" is an adjective explaining about the room.

 so to wa ma da a ka ru i de su

Meaning: "Outside is still light."

If you don't know about "は(wa)" in the example, please check this:

If you don't know "です(desu)", please check this:

In this example, "あかるい" is used because "light" is an adjective explaining about outside.

For the English word "light", please remember "あかるい(akarui)" and "ひかり(hikari)"!

Below is the table for "dark"!

Dark is "くらい" in Japanese.

As I explained above, this is an adjective.

If we say a "dark night", this is an adjective because "dark" is explaining the noun, "night".

However, in English, "dark" can also be a noun.

"Humans cannot see anything in the dark."

In this case, "dark" is "やみ" in Japanese.

 ni n ge n wa ya mi no na ka de wa na ni mo mi e na i

Meaning: "Humans cannot see anything in the dark."

In this example, "やみ" is used because this "dark" is a noun.

Meaning: "Light and dark"

In this example, "ひかり" and "やみ" are used because these "light" and "dark" are nouns.

In this example, "くらい" is used because this "dark" is an adjective explaining about the room.

 so to wa mo u ku ra i de su

Meaning: "It is already dark outside."

In this example, "くらい" is used because this "dark" is an adjective explaining about outside.

For the English word "dark", please remember "くらい(kurai)" and "やみ(yami)"!

Sometimes, Light and Dark are used to explain a person's personality.

You can say, "light person" or "dark person" for someone.

In Japanese, "あかるい(akarui)" and "くらい(kurai)" are often used for explaining someone's personality.

However, regarding these words, English and Japanese have different meanings.

"Light" and "あかるい" for personality:

In English, a "light person" is:

Honest, self-sacrificing, generous, noble, helpful, etc.

In Japanese, you can also say, "あかるいひと(akarui hito)".

As we learned above, "あかるい(akarui)" means "light".

"ひと" is a Japanese word which means a "person".

So does "あかるいひと(akarui hito)" mean a "light person"?

Actually, in Japanese, "あかるいひと(akarui hito)" is:

Cheerful, outgoing, and extroverted.

It doesn't include the meanings of honest or self-sacrificing.

Maybe, "cheerful" is the best English word to explain it.

It is different from English.

If "light" or "あかるい(akarui)" is used for explaining a personality, please be careful because their meanings are a little different.

"あかるいひと(akarui hito)" is a cheerful person.

"Dark" and "くらい" for personality:

Do you think a "dark person" and "くらいひと(kurai hito)" have the same meaning?

Actually they are different, too.

In English, I think a "dark person" is:

However, in Japanese, "くらいひと(kurai hito)" is:

shy, introverted, pessimistic, and gloomy.

Basically, "くらいひと(kurai hito)" just means a person who is not very social.

"くらいひと(kurai hito)" is not a bad person.

He/she is just not so cheerful.

If "dark" or "くらい(kuri)" is used for explaining a personality, please be careful because their meanings are a little different between English and Japanese.

"くらいひと(kurai hito)" is a person who is not very social!

Bright and Dark can be used for explaining future prospects.

Regarding this usage of "bright" and "dark", English and Japanese are the same.

If we have a bright prospect, it means our future will be good.

If our future is dark, maybe, something bad will happen.

 a ka ru i mi ra i ga wa ta shi wo ma t te i ru

Meaning: "A bright future is waiting for me."

If you don't know about "を(wo)" of "わたしを(watashi wo)", please check this:

In this example, "a bright future" and "あかるいみらい(akarui mirai)" have the same meaning.

 ra i ne n no mi to o shi wa a ka ru i

Meaning: "The prospects for next year are bright."

らいねんのみとおし: prospects for next year

In this example, "bright" and "あかるい(akarui)" have the same meaning.

 wa ta shi no mi ra i wa ku ra i

Meaning: "My future is dark."

If you don't remember "わたしの(watashi no)", please check these:

In this example, "dark" and "くらい(kurai)" have the same meaning.

Please remember the table for Light and Dark below!

In the previous article, we studied about '-san' for saying someone's name politely.

By the way, I heard this year's summer is so hot in Japan!

In this article, I would like to talk about seasons of Japan!

　　1. Spring (はる)

　　2. Summer (なつ)

　　3. Autumn (あき)

　　4. Winter (ふゆ)

Japan has 4 seasons below!

If you still don't remember Hiragana, please check this:

If you don't know what Romaji is, please check this:

If you don't know what Kanji is, please check this:

In Japan, Spring is from March to May, summer is from June to August, autumn is from September to November, and winter is from December to February.

If you want to know what to call the months in Japanese, please check this:

In Japan, spring is from March to May.

I think the climate will be so comfortable for you.

It is not too hot, and not too cold.

Perhaps, you have heard the flower named 'さくら (sa ku ra)'.

'さくら' means 'cherry tree'.

If you go to Japan at the end of March, you will see many 'さくら' on Japanese streets!

So if you want to watch 'さくら', you should come to Japan during はる.

Also, spring is the season of meeting and parting in Japan.

Japanese school graduation is the end of March, and the beginning of the school year is April 1st.

In Japan, summer is from June to August.

Japanese summer is very hot for me!

But if your home country is in a hot area, maybe Japanese summer is not too bad for you.

If you go to Japan during なつ, you can join festivals called 'なつまつり (na tsu ma tsu ri)'.

'なつまつり' means 'summer festival'!

In summer, 'なつまつり' is held in many places.

You can search for 'なつまつり' held in places near your hotel.

If you go to Japanese 'なつまつり', you will see 'はなび (ha na bi)'.

Also, if you are a guy who likes Japanese women, you can see Japanese women wearing 'ゆかた (yu ka ta)' during the summer festivals!

'ゆかた' is an informal cotton kimono for summer.

Actually, I don't like Japanese women so much. hehe

That's why I got married with my American wife!

(Please don't leak this information to Japanese women for my life!)

In Japan, autumn is from September to November.

As well as spring, autumn is a very coｍfortable season.

It is not too hot, and not too cold.

If you come to Japan during あき, you can see 'こうよう (ko u yo u)'.

'こうよう' means 'autumn color of leaves'.

Leaves on trees become red and yellow in Japan during あき.

You can see 'こうよう' anywhere in Japan.

However, 'Kyoto' is the most famous place for 'こうよう'.

The name of 'Kyoto' is similar to 'Tokyo'.

However, they are not near geographically.

Tokyo is a big city, and Kyoto is a traditional city.

If you want to go to a city, you should go to Tokyo.

If you want to see traditional Japanese buildings or temples, Kyoto is the best place.

(and if you go there during あき, you can see beautiful こうよう at the same time!)

In Japan, winter is from December to February.

Japanese winter is very cold to me. hehe

But if your home country is colder than Japan, maybe it is OK for you.

If you go to Japan during ふゆ, perhaps you can see 'ゆき (yu ki)'.

Also, if you want to experience Japanese Christmas or 'しょうがつ (syo u ga tsu)', you should go to Japan during ふゆ.

'しょうがつ' means 'New Year's Day'.

Generally, on Christmas Eve, we stay with our boyfriend or girlfriend.

What did I do last Christmas Eve in Japan?

(Japanese business men are like this...)

Do you remember the 4 seasons in Japanese?

At this time, let's remember the words I used in this article!

Please come to Japan during your favorite season!

Also, if you still don't remember what to call the months in Japanese, please check this!:

In the next article, I will talk about Japanese basic grammar!

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I hope this article helps you plan to come to Japan, and study Japanese!