彩なす
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 彩なす
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
Kanji in this Word
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
綾
14 strokes
Frequency: 1759
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
design
figured cloth
twill
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あや
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
りょう
操
16 strokes
Frequency: 1016
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
maneuver
manipulate
operate
steer
chastity
virginity
fidelity
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソウ
サン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みさお
あやつ.る
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
さお
みさ
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