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