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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

Radical 色

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Color

    Reading

    kunyomiいろ

    iro

    onyomiしょく

    shoku

    しき

    shiki

    Parts

    Wrap Swirling water

    Example Word

    色彩: color. The Japanese noun '色彩 (しきさい)' refers to 'color' or 'coloration'. It is used to describe the hues, shades, or overall color scheme of something, often in an artistic or aesthetic context. This word can be applied to physical objects, paintings, or even abstract concepts like emotions or atmospheres. For example: The painting has vivid colors「その絵は色彩が鮮やかだ」(そのえはしきさいがあざやかだ). The colors of autumn are beautiful「秋の色彩は美しい」(あきのしきさいはうつくしい). The word can also imply a sense of richness or depth in color, making it suitable for describing vibrant or nuanced scenes.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    126

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Glossy, Romance

    Reading

    kunyomiなま

    nama

    つや

    tsuya

    あで

    ade

    onyomiえん

    en

    Parts

    Plentiful Color

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1485

    Handwriting

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Radical Groups

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