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薄暗い

Reading

Kana: うすぐらい
Romaji: usugurai
Kana
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Definition

1

dim; gloomy

Kanji

Readings: ハク、 うす.い、 うす-、 -うす、 うす.める、 うす.まる、 うす.らぐ、 うす.ら-、 うす.れる、 すすき
Meanings: dilute, thin, weak (tea), pampas grass
Readings: アン、 くら.い、 くら.む、 くれ.る
Meanings: darkness, disappear, shade, informal, grow dark, be blinded

Example Sentences

薄暗(うすぐら)(ひかり)(なか)(かれ)(かお)()た。
➥I saw his face in the dim light.
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こんな薄暗(うすぐら)部屋(へや)では仕事(しごと)にならない。
➥It's impossible to work in a room this dim.
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薄暗(うすぐら)照明(しょうめい)(なか)で、彼女(かのじょ)(かお)がはっきり()えなかった。
➥Her face was not clear in the poor light.
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薄暗(うすぐら)()かりで(ほん)()んではいけない。
➥You shouldn't read in such poor light.
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こんな薄暗(うすぐら)部屋(へや)(ほん)()んではいけない。
➥Do not read books in such a dim room.
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