Word details

保護色

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 保護色.

Dictionary

Entry

保護色しょくNounFreq #58239
1

protective coloration; protective colouration; camouflage

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

protect, guarantee, keep, preserve, sustain, support

9 strokesFrequency 146JLPT N2Grade 5

On

ホウ

Kun

たも.つ

Nanori

もりやすやすし

safeguard, protect

20 strokesFrequency 351JLPT N1Grade 5

On

Kun

まも.る

Nanori

もり

color

6 strokesFrequency 621JLPT N3Grade 2

On

ショクシキ

Kun

いろ

Nanori

しかしこ

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