〜だらけ
covered in / full of
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜だらけ” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜だらけ」 means "covered in / full of". Structure: Noun + だらけ. This is a JLPT N3 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
At work
Example 1この書類は成功だらけです。
この しょるい は せいこう だらけ です。
kono shorui wa seikou darake desu.
This document is full of successs.
At work
Example 2この書類は安心だらけです。
この しょるい は あんしん だらけ です。
kono shorui wa anshin darake desu.
This document is full of reliefs.
At work
Example 3この書類は原因だらけです。
この しょるい は げんいん だらけ です。
kono shorui wa gen'in darake desu.
This document is full of causes.
At work
Example 4この書類は能力だらけです。
この しょるい は のうりょく だらけ です。
kono shorui wa nouryoku darake desu.
This document is full of abilitys.
At work
Example 5この書類は態度だらけです。
この しょるい は たいど だらけ です。
kono shorui wa taido darake desu.
This document is full of attitudes.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
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Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
This document is full of successs.
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