N1
闇 meaning and readings
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Kanji
闇
N1
- Meaning
- dark, darkness
- Onyomi
- -
- Kunyomi
- やみ
- Formula
- 闇 = 門 + 音。
Story
闇 is analyzed as a combination of 門 (door), 音 (sound) and denotes dark, darkness.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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