“Colouring” in Japanese
Short answer
Colouring in Japanese is “色合い” (iroai). Full meaning: colouring, coloring, shade (of colour), hue, tone, tinge, tint; flavour, nuance, feel, sense, look.
Other ways to say “Colouring” in Japanese
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
彩り
irodori coloring, colouring, coloration, colouration; color scheme, colour scheme, coordination (of colour); (touch of) colour, embellishment, brilliance, spice, glow, decoration, garnish
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
色付け
irozuke coloring, colouring, adding color, adding colour
発色
hasshoku coloring, colouring, colour development, production of colour
カラーリング
karaaringu coloring, colouring
色素
shikiso pigment, coloring, colouring, colorant, colourant
著色
chakushoku colouring, coloring, colorant
色合
iroai colouring, coloring, shade (of colour), hue, tone, tinge, tint; flavour, nuance, feel, sense, look
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