JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
彩 — coloring
- Reading
- サイ・いろど.る
- Meaning
- coloring; paint; makeup
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
彩 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is サイ・いろど.る and it means coloring; paint; makeup. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
彩 appears in everyday japanese words such as 色彩 (colour).
Japanese words containing 彩
Frequently asked questions
What does 彩 mean in Japanese?
彩 means coloring; paint; makeup in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 彩 read?
彩 is read サイ・いろど.る. Reading it inside real words — 色彩 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 彩 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 彩 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 彩 in a word?
A common word containing 彩 is 色彩 (しきさい) — "colour". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 彩 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 彩 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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