Japanese word

ベージュ

Pronunciation

Romajibēju

Meaning

  • nounbeige

Example

部屋にベージュのカーテンがあります。heya ni bē ju no kā te n ga a ri ma su

There are beige curtains in the room.

Illustration for ベージュ (beige)

More examples

新しいソファはベージュで、部屋によく合います。atara shi i so fa wa bē ju de heya ni yo ku a i ma su

The new sofa is beige and matches the room well.

Core concept

Describes a soft, muted yellowish brown that gives surfaces and fabrics a calm, understated appearance.

Common phrases

  • ベージュのソファbē ju no so fa

    beige sofa

  • ベージュのシャツbē ju no sha tsu

    beige shirt

  • ベージュの靴bē ju no kutsu

    beige shoes

Similar words

薄茶色usuchairo: A light brown color with a gentle yellow or gray tone, used for many materials and objects.
淡褐色awakasshoku: A pale brown color used in formal or technical language, with a subdued yellowish tone.
砂色sunairo: A pale brown color resembling the dry, muted color of sand.

Definition in Japanese

灰色がかった薄い茶色で、黄色みを帯びた色。hai iro ga ka tta usu i cha iro de ki iro mi o o bi ta iro

Word origin

ベージュ (bēju) is a loanword from French beige, the name for the natural color of undyed wool.

Usage tips

  • In English, beige can also describe something plain or unadventurous, so the color word often extends to styles, designs, and ideas.

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