Meaning

Primary

Gray

Alternative

Gray Color

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

Ash color tends to be a kind of gray color, wouldn't you say? That makes this word gray (or grey, depending on where you're from).

Reading

はいいろ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the kun'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

この灰色のお守りは、悪い気を追い払ってくれます。

This gray charm drives out evil spirits.

Kanji Composition