English–Japanese
“hue” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiiroai
Example
この絵の色合いは落ち着いています。ko no e no iro a i wa o chi tsu i te i ma su
The hues in this painting are subdued.
How to say “hue” in Japanese
“Hue” in Japanese is 色合い (iroai).
Refers to the particular character a color takes on through its tint, intensity, and visual balance.
Example sentences with 色合い
この部屋には、木の家具に合う自然な色合いのカーテンが必要です。ko no heya ni wa ki no ka gu ni a u shi zen na iro a i no kā te n ga hitsu yō de su
This room needs curtains in a natural hue that matches the wooden furniture.
Tips for using 色合い
- In English, hue often appears in discussions of painting, photography, fashion, and design when a specific color character matters more than color in general.