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

on readings:
  • shoku
  • shiki
kun readings:
  • iro
examples:
chairo brown (tea colored)
haiiro gray
iroiro various
kiiroi yellow
midoriiro green
murasakiiro purple
namariiro lead color
オレンジ orenjiiro orange
ピンク pinkuiro pink
sakurairo pink, cerise
uguisu iro olive green

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