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色

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 色

色
いろ
Noun
Freq #622
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

Kanji in this Word

色
6 strokes
Frequency: 621
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

color

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショク
シキ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いろ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
しか
しこ
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