noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective
Refers to physical darkness or metaphorical gloom, such as despair, evil, or a dark era. Often used in compound phrases like 暗黒時代 (Dark Ages) or 暗黒面 (dark side).
Inside the cave was complete darkness.
彼は暗黒の過去を抱えている。
He carries a dark past.
The whole town was enveloped in darkness.
After the long civil war, the country sank into darkness.
That region had long been shrouded in darkness.
dark nebula
dark matter