曇る

くもる

To become cloudy, to become dim

N5verb·kumoru

How to remember it

Shares the root 雲 (cloud)—a clear view "clouds over."

Example sentences

  • 空が曇ってきました。

    そらがくもってきました。

    The sky has started to cloud over.

  • 眼鏡が曇って見えません。

    めがねがくもってみえません。

    My glasses fogged up and I can't see.

Usage

Applies to skies, mirrors, glasses, and even memory.

Related words

曇り晴れる

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