Meaning of 色 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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色JLPT 5
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Kana Readingいろ
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Romajiiro
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- colour; color
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- complexion
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- appearance; look
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- love; lust; sensuality; love affair; lover
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- kind; type; variety
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Example Sentences
色, いろ used in context
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The colour and make of the president's car are?
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迷彩のショートパンツを履く場合、上は何色のTシャツが合いますか？
When you wear camo shorts, what colour t-shirt goes with that?
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まず目に飛び込んできたのは、大きなソファだ。渋い色の革張りで、座面も背もたれもゆったりしている。
The first thing that came to my attention was the large sofa. It was covered in sober coloured leather, the seat and the back both looked wide and comfortable.
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白いガラスに、幾色かの色ガラスが入り、かわいらしい印象に仕上がりました。
To the white glass, I added glass of various colours, producing a pretty feel.
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白いガラスに、幾色かの色ガラスが入り、かわいらしい印象に仕上がりました。
To the white glass, I added glass of various colours, producing a pretty feel.
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鍋にごま油を中火で熱し、にんにく、鶏肉を入れて炒め、色が変わったら中華スープと白菜を入れて煮る。
Heat sesame oil in the pan on a medium flame, add the chicken meat, the garlic and fry, when the colour changes pour in the Chinese soup, add the Chinese cabbage and boil.
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