Meaning
〜だらけ is used to describe a state where something is filled with or covered entirely by a noun, typically something negative or undesirable. The pattern emphasizes that the subject is full of only that one thing, conveying the speaker's negative sentiment. It functions similarly to 'nothing but' or 'entirely covered with' in English.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 名词 | だらけ |
Examples
-
この部屋はほこりだらけだ。何年も人が住んでいないようだね。
This room is covered with dust. It seems like no one has lived here for years. -
救急車は全身傷だらけの子供を病院に運んで行った。
The ambulance transported a child covered from head to toe in injuries to the hospital. -
彼自身も借金だらけだから、あなたにお金を貸すわけがない。
He himself is buried in debt, so there's no way he can lend you money.
Summary
- Always used with nouns representing negative, undesirable, or unpleasant things
- Indicates that something is entirely full of or covered with that noun, not just partially
- Conveys the speaker's negative feelings or criticism about the situation being described