だらけ
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だらけ
darake
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full of; covered with; a lot of~
N3
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level
N3
Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast
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darake
Post ID
50831
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📝 Usage Notes
full of; covered with; a lot of~
📖 How to use it
Expresses that something is full of or covered with undesirable things, often with a negative connotation.
Attaches to
Attach だらけ directly to a noun (no particle between). The noun can be concrete (e.g., 泥, 傷) or abstract (e.g., 間違い).
だらけ describes a state where something is filled or covered with a large amount of something, usually negative or unwanted. It emphasizes abundance and often implies a messy or unsatisfactory condition. You can use it with physical things like dirt or scratches, or with abstract things like mistakes or problems. It is not used for positive things; for example, you wouldn't say プレゼントだらけ.
部屋がほこりだらけだから、掃除しなきゃ。
Heya ga hokori darake dakara, souji shinakya.
The room is full of dust, so I have to clean it.
彼の答案は間違いだらけで、点数がひどかった。
Kare no touan wa machigai darake de, tensuu ga hidokatta.
His answer sheet was full of mistakes, and his score was terrible.
子供が泥だらけになって帰ってきた。
Kodomo ga doro darake ni natte kaette kita.
The child came home covered in mud.
Not だらけ vs まみれ vs ずくめ
まみれ is used for something that sticks to a surface (like blood or mud) and is more limited to physical substances; ずくめ is used for positive or neutral things that are all of the same kind (e.g., いいことずくめ = full of good things). だらけ is broader and often negative.
Register
Neutral, used in both speaking and writing, but often in casual or descriptive contexts.
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だらけ
📚 How to Master This Pattern
Say It Aloud
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Write Two Sentences
Compose two original sentences using だらけ. One about yourself, one about something you see right now.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern だらけ mean?
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Full of; covered with; a lot of~
What JLPT level is だらけ?
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Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N3 — Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.
How do you use だらけ in a sentence?
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Attach だらけ (darake) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is だらけ formal or casual Japanese?
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だらけ is used in both casual and polite contexts. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, textbooks, and simple written materials.
How can I remember だらけ long-term?
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Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review later the same day and again over the following days. Writing original sentences can help you practise using the pattern in context.