天てん地ち晦かい冥めい

expression

the world is plunged into darkness

A literary, somewhat archaic expression describing a state where heaven and earth are dark, often used figuratively for a world without light or hope. Rare in modern conversation.

• 天てん地ち晦かい冥めい、一ひと筋すじの光ひかりも見みえない。

  Heaven and earth are in darkness; not a single ray of light can be seen.