Word details
色
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 色.
Dictionary
Entry
1
colour; color; hue; tint; tinge; shade
Examples
その色は彼女の髪の毛とよく合った。
The color went beautifully with her hair.
2
complexion; skin colour; skin color
3
look (on one's face); expression
Examples
満足の色が彼の顔に浮かんだ。
A look of contentment appeared on his face.
4
appearance; air; feeling
5
personality; character
6
tone (of one's voice, etc.); tune; sound; ring
7
love; lust; sensuality; love affair
8
lover; paramour
9
beauty; sexiness; physical appeal
10
Also written 種
kind; type; variety
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
色
color
6 strokesFrequency 621JLPT N3Grade 2
On
ショクシキ
Kun
いろ
Nanori
しかしこ
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