色合い

いろあい
Alternative writings: 色合
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1

The particular shade, tint, or tone of a color; the way a color appears.

Noun

Examples

この絵は青の色合いがきれいだ。

The shades of blue in this painting are beautiful.

服を選ぶときは肌の色合いに合わせると良い。

When choosing clothes, it's good to match them to your skin tone.

写真の色合いを少し暖かく補正した。

I slightly warmed the color tone of the photo.

この布は赤でも少し紫がかった色合いだ。

Although it's red, this fabric has a slightly purplish hue.

2

The nuance, feel, or impression of something; the subtle quality or tone of an expression or situation.

Noun

Examples

彼の言い方は少し冷たい色合いがある。

His way of speaking has a slightly cold tone to it.

この文章は政治的な色合いが強い。

This writing has a strong political slant.

街の雰囲気が夜になると違った色合いを見せる。

The atmosphere of the city shows a different character at night.

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