Quick answer
色 is the kanji for "Color". Its reading is いろ (iro). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Color
Also : Hue · Tint · Appearance
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
6 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 色 represents 'COLOR'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of color.
On-reading: しょく — remember this sound by associating it with color. Kun-reading: いろ.
Example Sentences
秋になると木の葉の色が赤や黄色に変わります。
あきになるときのはのいろがあかやきいろにかわります。
When autumn comes, the color of the leaves changes to red and yellow.
どの色が似合いますか？
どのいろがにあいますか？
Which color suits me?
Vocabulary using 色
Grammar to study at this level
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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