JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
色 — color
- Reading
- ショク・シキ・いろ
- Meaning
- color
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
色 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is ショク・シキ・いろ and it means color. 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.
色 appears in everyday japanese words such as 色 (colour), 着色 (colouring) and 脚色 (dramatization).
Japanese words containing 色
Frequently asked questions
What does 色 mean in Japanese?
色 means color in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 色 read?
色 is read ショク・シキ・いろ. Reading it inside real words — 色 and 着色 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 色 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 色 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 色 in a word?
A common word containing 色 is 色 (いろ) — "colour". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 色 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 色 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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