絵の具
えのぐ
enogu
VocabularyLevel 65 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

絵の具 (えのぐ (enogu)) means "paint". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

paint

Also : coloring materials · colors · colours · paints

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 絵の具 (えのぐ) means 'colors'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of colors.

Example Sentences

子供たちは絵の具で楽しそうに絵を描いていました。

こどもたちはえのぐでたのしそうにえをかいていました。

The children were happily drawing pictures with paints.

絵の具の色を混ぜて新しい色を作りました。

えのぐのいろをまぜてあたらしいいろをつくりました。

I mixed paint colours to create a new colour.

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