Meaning

Primary

Green

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

みどり
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 緑になる

    to become green

    緑に光る

    to emit green light, to glow green

    緑に見える

    to look green

Context Sentences

このネコ、目の色が緑なんだよ。

This cat has green eyes.

え、カーペット、緑にしたの?

What, did you pick the green carpet?

ここは緑がいっぱいで、気持ちいいね!

This place is full of greenery, it feels so refreshing!

Kanji Composition