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色彩
shikisai
Description
「色彩」は色のことです。特に、絵や写真などで使われる色の感じを表すときに使います。
"色彩" means color. It is especially used to express the feeling of colors in paintings or photos.
「色」より少しかたい言葉で、芸術やデザインの話でよく出てきます。
"色彩" is a slightly more formal word than "色" and often appears in discussions about art and design.
Meanings
色彩shikisai
color; coloring; hue
この絵は色彩がとても美しい。
The colors in this painting are very beautiful.
色彩shikisai
tone; character; quality of something
この作品は政治的な色彩が強い。
This work has a strong political tone.
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Notes
- Etymology
色 (color) + 彩 (coloring, hue); a compound emphasizing rich or artistic color.
- Nuance
More formal than 色, common in art, design, and figurative 'tone/character' uses.
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