Japanese Conversation · Level 26
90 words
Japanese word
金色
Pronunciation
Romajikin'iro
Meaning
- noungold
Example
この指輪は金色です。ko no yubi wa wa kin iro de su
This ring is gold.
More examples
職人は門を金色に塗りました。shoku nin wa mon o kin iro ni nu ri ma shi ta
The artisan painted the gate gold.
Core concept
Refers to a color that resembles the bright yellow metallic surface of gold.
Common phrases
金色の飾りkin iro no kaza ri
gold ornament
金色に塗るkin iro ni nu ru
paint gold
Similar words
黄金色koganeiro: A rich yellow color with the bright appearance of gold.
Definition in Japanese
金の光沢を思わせる黄色みを帯びた色。kane no kō taku o omo wa se ru ki iro mi o o bi ta iro
Word origin
金 (kin, "gold") and 色 (iro, "color") combine in 金色 (kin'iro) to describe the color associated with gold.
Usage tips
- English uses gold for both the metal and its characteristic color, but 金色 (kin'iro) directly identifies the color rather than the material.