Japanese word

色彩

Pronunciation

Romajishikisai

Meaning

  • nouncolor

Example

この作品は色彩が鮮やかです。ko no saku hin wa shiki sai ga aza ya ka de su

The colors in this work are vivid.

Illustration for 色彩 (color)

More examples

この画家は色彩の組み合わせで独自の雰囲気を生み出しています。ko no ga ka wa shiki sai no ku mi a wa se de doku ji no fun i ki o u mi da shi te i ma su

This painter creates a unique atmosphere through color combinations.

Core concept

Describes color as the combined hues and overall tonal character that give an object, scene, or work its visual impression.

Common phrases

  • 色彩が豊かshiki sai ga yuta ka

    rich in color

  • 色彩の調和shiki sai no chō wa

    color harmony

  • 色彩を生かすshiki sai o i ka su

    make use of color

Similar words

色iro: The visible property of an object that makes it appear red, blue, or another hue.
色調shikichō: The overall balance of hues and lightness that gives a scene or work its tonal character.
配色haishoku: The arrangement of colors together in a design, image, or other work.
色合いiroai: The particular shade or overall impression created by a color or group of colors.

Definition in Japanese

物の表面や作品などに見られる色の調子や配色。mono no hyō men ya saku hin na do ni mi ra re ru iro no chō shi ya hai shoku

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 色彩 (shikisai, "color") combines 色 (shiki, "color") and 彩 (sai, "coloring"), expressing the colors and overall coloring of something.

Usage tips

  • Unlike the everyday word 色 (iro, "color"), 色彩 (shikisai, "color") often sounds more formal and is common when discussing the palette or tonal character of art, photography, and design.

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