This is the 5873rd most frequent Japanese word.
ほの暗い
Dimly lit; dusky.
ほの暗い is used to describe the level of dim light within a forest, setting a slightly mysterious tone.
ほの暗い森の中には未知の生き物が潜んでいるように感じる。
In the dim forest, it feels as though unknown creatures are lurking.
ほの暗い specifies the subdued lighting of the room, suggesting a calm atmosphere suitable for reading.
彼はほの暗い部屋で静かに読書をしていた。
He was quietly reading in a dim room.
ほの暗い characterizes the lighting condition during dusk, enhancing the aesthetic impression of the cityscape.