noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
darkness; the dark
Physical absence of light; also used metaphorically for a dark state or place.
部屋の中は完全な闇だった。
The room was in complete darkness.
闇の中を手探りで進んだ。
I groped my way through the dark.
noun
bewilderment; despair; hopelessness
Emotional or psychological darkness; a state of confusion, despair, or hopelessness. Often used in expressions like 心の闇.
彼は心の闇に苦しんでいた。
He was suffering from inner darkness.
将来に闇を感じる。
I feel hopelessness about the future.
noun
hidden place; secrecy; oblivion
Something concealed from public knowledge; a hidden or secret realm. Often used in compounds like 闇に葬る (to bury in oblivion).
その事件は闇に葬られた。
The incident was buried in secrecy.
彼は闇の世界で生きている。
He lives in the hidden world.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
black market; illegal channels; shady trading
Illegal or underground economic activities. Common in compounds like 闇市 (black market) and 闇取引 (underhand deal).
戦後、闇市が栄えた。
After the war, the black market flourished.
闇ルートで入手した薬。
Medicine obtained through illegal channels.