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真っ暗。
Pitch dark.
✎ 真っ〜 = intensifier prefix (真っ暗 = completely dark)
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薄暗い。
Dim.
✎ 薄〜 = 'slightly / faintly' prefix (薄暗い = dimly lit)
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普通。
Normal.
✎ 普通 = na-adjective/noun 'normal, ordinary'
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眩しい。
Dazzling.
✎ 眩しい = 'blindingly bright / dazzling'
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ギラギラ。
Glaring.
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About the channel · IshiharaBrothers【Japanese Nihongo - Lesson】
IshiharaBrothers shares short Japanese lessons that pair words and expressions with English meanings. Its simple, focused style helps learners notice useful distinctions, such as the difference between “dim,” “bright,” and “dazzling.”
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