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顔色

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

顔いろ
おいろ
んしょく (顔色)
Noun
Freq #2126
1

complexion; one's colour; one's color

Examples
久夫は死人のように青ざめた顔色をしていた。
Hisao's face was as pale as that of a corpse.
2

countenance; expression; one's face

Kanji in this Word

18 strokes
Frequency: 676
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

face
expression

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ガン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かお
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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