“Coloring” in Japanese
Short answer
Coloring in Japanese is “彩り” (irodori). Full meaning: coloring, colouring, coloration, colouration; color scheme, colour scheme, coordination (of colour); (touch of) colour, embellishment, brilliance, spice, glow, decoration, garnish.
Other ways to say “Coloring” in Japanese
色付け
irozuke coloring, colouring, adding color, adding colour
発色
hasshoku coloring, colouring, colour development, production of colour
色合い
iroai colouring, coloring, shade (of colour), hue, tone, tinge, tint; flavour, nuance, feel, sense, look
色気
iroke colouring, coloring, shade of colour (color); sex appeal (esp. of women), sexiness, sexual allure, seductiveness; interest in the opposite sex, sexual feelings, sexual urge
着色
chakushoku colouring, coloring, colorant
カラーリング
karaaringu coloring, colouring
色素
shikiso pigment, coloring, colouring, colorant, colourant
着彩
chakusai colouring (a drawing), coloring
彩色
irodori coloring, colouring, coloration, colouration; color scheme, colour scheme, coordination (of colour); (touch of) colour, embellishment, brilliance, spice, glow, decoration, garnish
色つけ
irotsuke coloring, colouring, adding color, adding colour
色づけ
irozuke coloring, colouring, adding color, adding colour
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