Vocabulary

What does 色 (いろ, iro) mean?

色 (いろ, iro) means color.

Quick facts
Readingいろ
Romajiiro
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
いろ
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommoniro

color

GenkiGenki 9
  1. 1noun colour; color; hue
  2. 2noun complexion; skin colour; skin color
  3. 3noun look (on one's face); expression
  4. 4noun appearance; air; feeling
  5. 5noun personality; character

Example sentences

  • My favorite color is blue.

  • This color is pretty.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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