～色
～しょく
shoku
VocabularyLevel 51 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
～色 (～しょく (shoku)) means "~ color". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.
Meaning
~ color
Also : shade of ~ · hue of ~
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The word ～色 (～しょく) means 'kind of color'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of kind of color.
Example Sentences
秋の山は紅葉で山肌が茶褐色に染まる。
あきのやまはこうようでやまはだがちゃかっしょくにそまる。
In autumn the mountain surface turns brown with fallen leaves.
壁を白色に塗り替えてもらった。
かべをはくしょくにぬりかえてもらった。
I had the wall repainted white.
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