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Description
Colour - picking out a pattern. Hue, and the act of making something vivid.
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of pick and pattern. Pattern of picking.
Symbolism
Coloring, color, colorful. Represents color.
Component Breakdown
彩=
采彡
采 + 彡
Words & Expressions
Words written with 彩
Four-Character Compounds
光彩陸離
こうさいりくり
dazzling; brilliant
Proverbs & Idioms
彩りを添える
いろどりをそえる
To add color
Adding variety and vibrancy
Anime & Manga
無彩限のファントム・ワールド
Myriad Colors Phantom World
A well-known work with 彩 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“coloring”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 彩 mean in Japanese?
彩 means coloring, paint, makeup. Colour - picking out a pattern. Hue, and the act of making something vivid.
How do you read 彩?
On'yomi: サイ (SAI). Kun'yomi: いろど.る (irodoru).
How many strokes does 彩 have?
彩 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 彡 (bristle).
Is 彩 a good kanji for a tattoo?
彩 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means coloring, paint, makeup. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.