1.
dark
Describes a place or thing that lacks light, is dimly lit, or dark in color.
2.
gloomy, depressed
Describes a gloomy mood or depressed personality.
暗い is an i-adjective meaning dark (lacking light) or gloomy (in mood).
FORMS:
- 暗くない: not dark (negative)
- 暗かった: was dark (past)
- 暗く: darkly (adverbial)
- 暗さ: darkness (noun form)
SENSE 1 - PHYSICAL DARKNESS:
- 暗い部屋: dark room
- 暗い道: dark road
- 暗くなる: to get dark
SENSE 2 - GLOOMY/DEPRESSED:
- 暗い性格: gloomy personality
- 暗い話: depressing story
- 暗い顔: gloomy face
ANTONYM:
明るい (bright) - opposite for both physical light and cheerful personality
DO NOT CONFUSE:
- 暗い (i-adjective): dark
- くらい/ぐらい (particle): about, approximately (三十分くらい = about 30 minutes)