Japanese word

彩る

Pronunciation

Romajiirodoru

Meaning

  • verbcolor

Example

秋の葉が山を彩ります。aki no ha ga yama o irodo ri ma su

Autumn leaves color the mountains.

Illustration for 彩る (color)

More examples

季節の野菜が食卓を彩ります。ki setsu no ya sai ga shoku taku o irodo ri ma su

Seasonal vegetables add color to the dinner table.

Core concept

Gives something a visible or decorative quality that makes its surroundings more striking and lively.

Common phrases

  • 人生を彩るjin sei o irodo ru

    enrich life

  • 食卓を彩るshoku taku o irodo ru

    decorate the table

  • 街を彩るmachi o irodo ru

    brighten the streets

Similar words

飾るkazaru: To make a place, object, or scene attractive by adding decorations or visual details.
彩色するsaishikisuru: To apply color to an object or surface, either literally or as part of an artistic design.

Definition in Japanese

色を加えて美しく見せたり、雰囲気を明るくしたりする。iro o kuwa e te utsuku shi ku mi se ta ri fun i ki o aka ru ku shi ta ri su ru

Word origin

彩る (irodoru, "to color") is a native Japanese verb related to 色取る (irodoru, "to color"), formed from 色 (iro, "color") and 取る (toru, "take").

Usage tips

  • In descriptions of seasons, flowers, and performances, this verb often presents them as elements that give a setting visual beauty or festive energy.

Other meanings

  • decorateverb
  • brightenverb

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