• 暗記あんき — memorization
• 暗号あんごう — code, cipher
• 暗黒あんこく — darkness, obscurity
• 暗示あんじ — suggestion, hint
• 暗黙あんもく — tacit, implicit

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The kanji 暗 combines 日 (sun) and 音 (sound). It suggests a place where light is hidden — resulting in darkness. Metaphorically, it can imply a lack of information or hope.

この部屋へやは 暗くらいですね。
This room is dark, isn’t it?

暗記あんきが得意とくいです。
I’m good at memorization.