θ²
Color
γγ (iro)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
The word θ²γ (iroiro), meaning 'various' or 'many kinds,' literally comes from the idea of many different colors. In Japanese, colors are often associated with emotions, seasons, and personality traits.
Memory Trick
Imagine opening a giant paint box filled with every color imaginable. The explosion of colors helps you remember θ² means 'color.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ·γ§γ― (shoku), γ·γ (shiki)
Kunyomi: γγ (iro)
Example Words
θ²
γγ (iro)
Color
θ²γ
γγγγ (iroiro)
Various
ζ―θ²
γγγ (keshiki)
Scenery
θ²η΄
γγγ (shikishi)
Colored paper
Example Sentence
η§γ― ιγθ²γ ε₯½γγ§γγ
γγγγ― γγγγγγ γγγ§γγ
watashi wa aoi iro ga suki desu
I like the color blue.