だらけ

Full of ~ / covered with ~ / filled with (usually negative things)

Expresses that something contains a large amount of something undesirable.

N3

Meaning

Full of ~ / covered with ~ / filled with (usually negative things)

Expresses that something contains a large amount of something undesirable.

Formation

Noun + だらけ

Explanation

「だらけ」 indicates that something is covered or filled with a large quantity of something, and the nuance is usually negative or unpleasant.

Key nuance:

  • Strong visual image

  • Often physical coverage

  • Usually undesirable substance

  • Emphasizes abundance

It suggests that the object is almost completely covered.