彩
Kanji · N1
彩 / coloring
Kanji for coloring, paint, or makeup.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | サイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | いろど.る | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
彩 carries the meaning coloring, paint, or makeup.
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Common compounds with 彩
水彩画すいさいがwatercolor painting / watercolour painting
彩りいろどりcoloring / colouring / coloration
彩るいろどるto colour / to color / to paint
油彩ゆさいoil painting
迷彩めいさいcamouflage / disguise
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