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暗
暗 (readings: あん, くら; Japanese kanji) means “dark / dim”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 暗い (dark).
What does 暗 mean?
| Kanji | 暗 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | dark / dim |
| Readings | あん, くら |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 暗
暗 is read あん or くら depending on the word.
Example words with 暗
| Example | 暗い (dark) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14