暮れる
くれる
kureru
JLPT N4verbVocabularyLevel 25 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

暮れる (くれる (kureru)) means "to grow dark". The reading is くれる (kureru). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

to grow dark

Also : to come to an end (of year or day) · to be at a loss

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Example Sentences

冬は日が暮れるのが早いです。

ふゆはひがくれるのがはやいです。

It gets dark early in winter.

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Last updated Jul 25, 2026

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