Meaning

Primary

Yellow

Alternatives

Yellow Color, Color Yellow

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

The yellow color is just the color yellow.

Reading

きいろ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The readings are the same as the readings you learned with the kanji meaning you should be able to read this word right off the bat.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 黄色に色づく

    to turn yellow

    黄色になる

    to become yellow

    黄色に見える

    to look yellow

Context Sentences

私のレインコートは黄色です。

My raincoat is yellow.

その草地には黄色の草がたくさん生えています。

There are many yellow grass growing on the grassland.

お母さんが黄色いシャツを着ています。

My mother is wearing a yellow shirt.

Kanji Composition