Japanese word

彩り

Pronunciation

Romajiirodori

Meaning

  • nouncolor

Example

赤い花が庭に彩りを添えます。aka i hana ga niwa ni irodo ri o so e ma su

Red flowers add color to the garden.

Illustration for 彩り (color)

More examples

食卓に彩りを加えると、料理がいっそうおいしそうに見えます。shoku taku ni irodo ri o kuwa e ru to ryō ri ga i ssō o i shi sō ni mi e ma su

Adding color to the table makes the food look even more appetizing.

Core concept

Describes the color or variety added to something, making its overall appearance richer.

Common phrases

  • 彩りを添えるirodo ri o so e ru

    add color

  • 彩り豊かなirodo ri yuta ka na

    colorful

Similar words

色彩shikisai: The use or quality of color in an object, scene, or design.
色合いiroai: The particular shade or combination of colors seen in something.

Definition in Japanese

物や事柄に添えられた色や、全体に変化を与える要素。mono ya koto gara ni so e ra re ta iro ya zen tai ni hen ka o ata e ru yō so

Word origin

彩り (irodori) is the noun form of 彩る (irodoru, "to add color or embellishment"), formed from the verb's continuative form.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese food writing, 彩り (irodori) often refers to the mix of colors on a plate, so color can mean visual variety rather than a single hue.

Other meanings

  • varietynoun

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