色


This is the kanji for color. It can also mean erotic passion.

on readings:
  • shoku
  • shiki
kun readings:
  • iro
examples:
茶色 chairo brown (tea colored)
灰色 haiiro gray
色々 iroiro various
黄色い kiiroi yellow
緑色 midoriiro green
紫色 murasakiiro purple
鉛色 namariiro lead color
オレンジ色 orenjiiro orange
ピンク色 pinkuiro pink
桜色 sakurairo pink, cerise
鶯色 uguisu iro olive green

links:
Wiktionary
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Last Alteration Performed: 6 March 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.