HomeGrammarJLPT N2~だらけ (〜darake)

~だらけ (〜darake)

JLPT N2

Explanation

Indicates that something is full of or covered with a certain (usually negative) characteristic.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The ~だらけ grammar point is used to express that something is full of, covered with, or filled with a certain characteristic. It frequently has a negative or undesirable nuance.

Examples

Kare no heya wa gomi darake da.

His room is full of trash.

Kono bīchi wa iwa darake de oyogi nikui.

This beach is full of rocks and is difficult to swim at.

Kare no kao wa shiwa darake da.

His face is covered with wrinkles.

Kono ringo wa mushikui darake da.

This apple is riddled with wormholes.

Practice

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