Word details
彩なす
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 彩なす.
Dictionary
Entry
1
彩なす／綾なす only
to decorate with many bright colours (colors); to create a beautiful variegated pattern
Examples
錦あやなす木々で山が染まっていた。
The mountainside was ablaze with the autumn colors of the trees.
2
to manipulate skillfully
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
彩
coloring, paint, makeup
11 strokesFrequency 1,251JLPT N1Grade 8
On
サイ
Kun
いろど.る
Nanori
あやささえつや
綾
design, figured cloth, twill
14 strokesFrequency 1,759JLPT N1Grade 9
On
リン
Kun
あや
Nanori
りょう
操
maneuver, manipulate, operate, steer, chastity, virginity, fidelity
16 strokesFrequency 1,016JLPT N2Grade 6
On
ソウサン
Kun
みさおあやつ.る
Nanori
さおみさ
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