Japanese Colors

learning vocabulary games for colors in Japanese

memory wizards iconLearning colors in Japanese vocabulary is an important skill for beginners. Colors are used daily. Understanding colors helps with communication. In Japanese, colors have unique names. Knowing these names can enhance language skills. This knowledge can also aid in everyday activities. By learning colors in Japanese, one can describe objects accurately. This skill is useful in various situations. Whether shopping, traveling, or talking to friends, knowing colors in Japanese is beneficial. Start learning colors today to enrich your language abilities.

Games

  • Study List

    Study List

    An interactive way to learn new words and improve spelling and grammar

  • Vocabulary Flash Cards

    Vocabulary Flash Cards

    These flashcards help you learn and memorize essential vocabulary.

  • Column Match

    Column Match

    Match the word pairs to improve your Japanese vocabulary

  • Language Adventure

    Language Adventure

    Complete the Quest! Listen to the English word and find the right Japanese word

  • Midnight Linguist

    Midnight Linguist

    Get 10 words before Morning. Listen to the Japanese word and click on the right English Word

  • Translation Trek

    Translation Trek

    Get home before dark! Listen to the Japanese word and click the Japanese word

  • English to Japanese Quiz

    English to Japanese Quiz

    Test your foreign language knowledge of Japanese by playing this illuminating language quiz.

  • Japanese Reading Quiz

    Japanese Reading Quiz

    Test your Japanese reading skills with this enchanting quiz of vocabulary words.

Study Resources

Vocabulary

EnglishJapanese
red
blue
green
yellow黄色
orangeオレンジ
purple
pinkピンク
brown茶色
black
white

Quick Facts

  • There are basic color words in Japanese like red (赤), blue (青), yellow (黄), green (緑), and black (黒).
  • Japanese colors can also be written in kanji characters.
  • Japanese colors can also be expressed using adjectives like "aoi" for blue and "akai" for red.
  • Some colors in Japanese have cultural significance like white (白) representing purity and black (黒) symbolizing death.
  • Japanese also has specific words for shades of colors like "mizu-iro" for light blue and "kuro-zumi" for dark gray.

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