Meaning

Primary

Color

Word Type

noun

Explanation

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

Reading

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

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it uses the kun'yomi reading. This is the reading you learned with the kanji, though, so enjoy.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 色がちがう

    the color is different

    色がつく

    color is added

    色がかわる

    the color changes

Context Sentences

この色はコバルトブルーです。

This color is cobalt blue.

今日の日の出は、きれいなオレンジ色でした。

Today's sunrise was a beautiful orange.

このポスターは色のバランスがいいね。

This poster has a good color balance.

Kanji Composition