~だらけ

〜darake

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Formation

Noun + だらけ

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

When to use

だらけ: covered in something unwelcome (間違いだらけ).

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.

Example sentences

  • 彼かの部屋へやはゴミだらけだ。

    His room is full of trash.

    Kare no heya wa gomi darake da.

  • このビーチは岩いわだらけで泳およぎにくい。

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

    Kono bīchi wa iwa darake de oyogi nikui.

  • 彼かの顔かおはしわだらけだ。

    His face is covered with wrinkles.

    Kare no kao wa shiwa darake da.

  • このリンゴは虫食いだらけだ。

    This apple is riddled with wormholes.

    Kono ringo wa mushikui darake da.

Totality (Entirely / Full Of / Covered In)

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