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彩
彩
11 strokes
Frequency: 1251
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

coloring
paint
makeup

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いろど.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あや
さ
さえ
つや

Common Words

鮮やか
あざやか
～な Adj.
Freq #4196
1

vivid; bright; brilliant; clear; fresh; vibrant

Examples
月は鮮やかに輝いていた。
The moon was shining brightly.
2

skillful; skilful; adroit; brilliant (performance, goal, etc.); splendid; superb; magnificent; fine

彩る
いろどる
色取る
Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #6925
1

to colour; to color; to paint

2

to apply make-up

3

to decorate; to garnish; to adorn; to add flair

色彩
しきさい
Noun
Freq #7811
1

colour; color; hue; tints

Examples
雄のくじゃくは尾の羽毛が色彩豊かである。
The male peacock has colorful tail feathers.
彩り
色どり
色取り
いろどり
Noun
Freq #17961
1

coloring; colouring; coloration; colouration

2

color scheme; colour scheme; coordination (of colour)

3

(touch of) colour; embellishment; brilliance; spice; glow; decoration; garnish

迷彩
めいさい
Noun
Freq #20716
1

camouflage; disguise

Examples
迷彩のショートパンツを履く場合、上は何色のTシャツが合いますか？
When you wear camo shorts, what colour t-shirt goes with that?
多彩
たさい
～な Adj.
Noun
Freq #21543
1

colourful; colorful; multicoloured; multicolored; varicoloured; varicolored

Examples
メニューにはいろいろ多彩な料理があった。
There was a great variety of dishes on the menu.
2

various; varied; variegated; diverse; a variety of; all kinds of

極彩色
ごくさいしき
ごくさいしょく
Noun
Freq #27717
1

richly colored; richly coloured

精彩
生彩
せいさい
Noun
Freq #33267
1

Esp. 精彩

brilliance; luster; lustre; colorfulness; colourfulness

Examples
これが彼の話し方に生彩をそえている。
This adds color to his speech.
2

vividness; life

Examples
彼、今日、精彩がないね。青菜に塩だね。
He seems really depressed and lifeless today. I wonder what took the wind out of his sails.
虹彩
こうさい
Noun
Freq #33328
1

Anatomy

iris

異彩を放つ
いさいをはなつ
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #36169
1

to be conspicuous; to stand out

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