When you want to talk about the color 'yellow' in Japanese, you use the word 黄色 (kiiro). It's a noun, just like 'yellow' can be a noun in English (e.g., 'The yellow is so bright!').
You'll often use it with other words to describe things. For example, to say 'yellow car', you might use it with the particle の (no) like this: 黄色の車 (kiiro no kuruma).
Think of things that are yellow: lemons, the sun, some flowers. So, 黄色 is the word for that color!
When talking about the color yellow in Japanese, you'll commonly use 黄色 (きいろ). This word functions as a noun, so you can say things like 黄色が綺麗 (きいろがきれい) meaning 'the yellow is beautiful'.
If you want to describe a noun as being yellow, you'll need to add の after 黄色. For example, 黄色の花 (きいろのはな) means 'a yellow flower'. You can also use 黄色い (きいろい) directly as an adjective, as in 黄色いシャツ (きいろいシャツ) for 'a yellow shirt'.
Both 黄色い and 黄色の are correct ways to describe something as yellow, but 黄色い is generally more common when directly modifying a noun. Remember that 黄色い is an い-adjective, so it conjugates just like other い-adjectives.
黄色 30초 만에
- kiiro means yellow
- It's a color word
- Used for things like lemons
§ What does it mean and when do people use it?
Let's learn about the Japanese word 黄色 (kiiro). This word is pretty straightforward, and if you know basic colors in English, you'll pick this up quickly. 黄色 is an A2 level word, which means it's one of the first words you'll learn when you start studying Japanese colors. It's super common and you'll hear it and use it all the time.
- DEFINITION
- The color of lemons or gold; yellow.
Simply put, 黄色 means 'yellow'. Just like in English, it's used to describe anything that is yellow. Think about all the yellow things around you: bananas, school buses, sunflowers, caution signs. You can use 黄色 for all of them.
In Japanese, colors can sometimes be used in a couple of ways: either as a noun or as an adjective. 黄色 itself is a noun. If you want to use it to describe something, you usually add の (no) after it, turning it into a modifying phrase. For example, 黄色の (kiiro no) means 'yellow' (adjective form).
Let's look at some examples to make this clear:
バナナは黄色です。
Banana wa kiiro desu.
The banana is yellow.
私の好きな色は黄色です。
Watashi no suki na iro wa kiiro desu.
My favorite color is yellow.
You can also use it when talking about colors in general, or when you are directly stating what color something is. It's very much like saying 'the color yellow' in English.
§ Common uses and phrases
黄色 appears in many everyday situations. Here are some common ways you'll encounter it:
- Describing objects: 'yellow car', 'yellow flower', 'yellow shirt'.
- In warnings or signs: 'yellow light', 'yellow caution tape'.
- In food: 'yellow curry', 'yellow bell pepper'.
Let's see some more examples:
黄色の車を見ました。
Kiiro no kuruma o mimashita.
I saw a yellow car.
信号が黄色に変わった。
Shingou ga kiiro ni kawatta.
The traffic light turned yellow.
Notice how in the first example, we used 黄色の (kiiro no) to describe the car. This is a very common way to use color nouns as modifiers. In the second example, 黄色 is used as a noun, and then the particle に (ni) indicates a change of state to 'yellow'.
Understanding 黄色 is crucial for basic communication. You'll use it for everything from describing clothes to talking about food or even just pointing out objects. Make sure to practice using it in sentences. The more you use it, the more natural it will feel.
Keep an eye out for yellow things today and try to say 'あれは黄色です' (Are wa kiiro desu - That is yellow) or 'これは黄色の〇〇です' (Kore wa kiiro no maru maru desu - This is a yellow [object]). This simple practice will help you internalize the word quickly.
§ Understanding 黄色 (kiiro)
The word 黄色 (kiiro) in Japanese refers to the color yellow. It's an A2 CEFR level word, meaning it's pretty fundamental. You'll hear and see it a lot, so it's good to get comfortable with how to use it correctly in sentences.
- Japanese Word
- 黄色 (kiiro)
- Definition
- Yellow; the color of lemons or gold.
§ Using 黄色 as a Noun
黄色 itself is a noun. This means you can use it directly to refer to the color yellow. It's often used with particles to show its function in a sentence.
私の好きな色は黄色です。
My favorite color is yellow.
Here, 黄色 is the subject of the sentence, indicating what the favorite color *is*.
黄色が好きです。
I like yellow.
In this example, 黄色 is the object of the verb 好き (suki - like), followed by the particle が (ga).
§ Using 黄色 to Describe Nouns
When you want to use 黄色 to describe another noun, like "yellow car" or "yellow flower," you need to add the particle の (no) after 黄色. This turns it into a descriptive phrase, similar to an adjective.
黄色の車があります。
There is a yellow car.
黄色い花はきれいです。
The yellow flower is beautiful.
Wait, why did the second example use 黄色い instead of 黄色の? This is an important point about color words in Japanese.
§ The い-Adjective Form: 黄色い (kiiroi)
Many colors in Japanese have both a noun form (like 黄色) and an い-adjective form (like 黄色い). The い-adjective form can directly modify a noun without the particle の (no).
- Noun Form
- 黄色 (kiiro)
- い-Adjective Form
- 黄色い (kiiroi)
When describing a noun, you can use either, but the い-adjective form is often more natural for colors that have one (like red, blue, black, white, and yellow). Other colors like pink (ピンク) or brown (茶色 - chairo, though 茶色 does have an い-adjective form 茶色い) typically only use the の particle.
- 黄色いバナナ (kiiroi banana) - yellow banana
- 黄色のバナナ (kiiro no banana) - yellow banana (also correct, but 黄色い is often preferred for natural flow)
§ Examples with Particles
Let's look at more examples using 黄色 with various particles to understand its flexibility.
- Particle: が (ga)
- Used to mark the subject of a verb or when expressing likes/dislikes.
黄色が目に優しい。
Yellow is easy on the eyes.
- Particle: を (o)
- Used to mark the direct object of a transitive verb.
黄色を選びました。
I chose yellow.
- Particle: に (ni)
- Used for direction, time, or the result of a change.
部屋を黄色に塗った。
I painted the room yellow.
Understanding these basic uses of 黄色 will help you describe things and express your preferences more naturally in Japanese. Pay attention to whether you need the noun form (黄色) with の, or the い-adjective form (黄色い) when describing nouns.
§ What does 黄色 (kiiro) mean?
The Japanese word 黄色 (kiiro) is a common and important color word to know. It directly translates to "yellow" in English. Think of the color of a bright lemon, a sunny daffodil, or shining gold – that's 黄色.
- Japanese Word
- 黄色 (kiiro)
- Meaning
- Yellow
- CEFR Level
- A2
§ Basic examples of 黄色 (kiiro)
Let's look at some basic ways you'll use 黄色 in everyday sentences. Remember, it functions similarly to "yellow" in English when describing things.
これは黄色い花です。
- Translation Hint
- This is a yellow flower.
彼の車は黄色です。
- Translation Hint
- His car is yellow.
§ 黄色 (kiiro) at Work and School
In a professional or academic setting, colors are used to organize, highlight, and signal information. 黄色 is no exception. You'll encounter it in various contexts.
- Highlighting important information:
このテキストの黄色い部分は重要です。
- Translation Hint
- The yellow part of this text is important.
- Safety warnings:
Yellow is often used for caution or warning signs, just like in many other countries.
黄色いテープで立ち入り禁止です。
- Translation Hint
- Entry is prohibited by yellow tape.
- Educational materials:
In schools, you might hear teachers or classmates refer to yellow items.
黄色いクレヨンを貸してください。
- Translation Hint
- Please lend me a yellow crayon.
§ 黄色 (kiiro) in the News and Public Information
When you're consuming Japanese news or public announcements, 黄色 often appears in discussions about traffic, weather, or public safety.
- Traffic signals:
Just like in English, yellow signals caution for traffic lights.
信号が黄色に変わった。
- Translation Hint
- The traffic light changed to yellow.
- Weather warnings:
Sometimes, yellow is used metaphorically or directly to describe aspects of weather warnings, though specific warnings have set names.
天気予報では、黄色い霧に注意を促しています。
- Translation Hint
- The weather forecast warns about yellow fog.
§ Beyond the basic meaning
While 黄色 primarily means yellow, understanding its direct application in various environments like work, school, and news will make your Japanese much more practical. Keep an eye out for these usages as you continue your learning journey!
재미있는 사실
The character 黄 (ki) originally depicted a person wearing a yellow garment, suggesting its ancient recognition as a distinct color.
알아야 할 문법
Colors in Japanese often function as nouns.
黄色が好きです。 (I like yellow.)
To use a color as an adjective before a noun, you typically add の (no) after the color noun.
黄色の車 (a yellow car)
Alternatively, some colors, including 黄色, can be made into true i-adjectives by adding -い (i). So 黄色い (kiiroi) means 'yellow' (adjective).
黄色い花 (a yellow flower)
When using 黄色い as an adjective, it directly modifies the noun.
これは黄色い本です。 (This is a yellow book.)
The choice between using the noun form (黄色) with の or the i-adjective form (黄色い) can sometimes depend on nuance or naturalness, but both are often acceptable.
黄色のシャツ (a yellow shirt) / 黄色いシャツ (a yellow shirt)
수준별 예문
これは黄色い本です。
This is a yellow book.
黄色い花が好きです。
I like yellow flowers.
バナナは黄色いです。
Bananas are yellow.
黄色いシャツを着ています。
I am wearing a yellow shirt.
黄色い車はどこですか？
Where is the yellow car?
空に黄色い鳥がいます。
There is a yellow bird in the sky.
黄色い絵を描きました。
I drew a yellow picture.
このペンは黄色です。
This pen is yellow.
黄色い車が好きです。
I like yellow cars.
黄色い (kiiroi) is the い-adjective form of 黄色 (kiiro).
彼のTシャツは黄色です。
His T-shirt is yellow.
黄色 (kiiro) can also be used as a noun, followed by です (desu).
黄色い花がたくさん咲いています。
Many yellow flowers are blooming.
たくさん (takusan) means 'many' or 'a lot'.
信号が黄色に変わりました。
The traffic light changed to yellow.
に変わる (ni kawaru) means 'to change to'.
彼女は黄色い傘を持っています。
She has a yellow umbrella.
持っています (motteimasu) means 'has' or 'is holding'.
バナナは黄色い果物です。
Bananas are yellow fruits.
果物 (kudamono) means 'fruit'.
この部屋の壁は黄色です。
The walls of this room are yellow.
壁 (kabe) means 'wall'.
黄色い鳥が空を飛んでいます。
A yellow bird is flying in the sky.
飛んでいます (tondeimasu) means 'is flying'.
この絵には鮮やかな黄色が効果的に使われており、見る人に強い印象を与えます。
This painting effectively uses vivid yellow, leaving a strong impression on viewers.
〜に強い印象を与える (to leave a strong impression on someone)
彼の車は珍しい黄色で、遠くからでもすぐに彼のものだと分かります。
His car is an unusual yellow, and you can immediately tell it's his even from a distance.
〜でもすぐに分かる (can immediately tell even from...)
春になると、公園のあちこちに黄色の花が咲き乱れ、美しい景色を作り出します。
In spring, yellow flowers bloom everywhere in the park, creating a beautiful scenery.
〜が咲き乱れる (to bloom in profusion)
彼女は黄色のスカーフを首に巻き、顔色を明るく見せていた。
She wore a yellow scarf around her neck, making her complexion look brighter.
顔色を明るく見せる (to make one's complexion look brighter)
信号が黄色に変わったので、彼は急いで交差点を渡った。
The traffic light turned yellow, so he hurried across the intersection.
〜に変わる (to change to...)
黄色のマーカーで重要な部分に線を引いておくと、後で見返しやすくなる。
If you underline important parts with a yellow marker, it becomes easier to review later.
〜にしておく (to do something in advance/for preparation)
朝食には、新鮮な黄色のパプリカを使ったサラダが出た。
For breakfast, a salad with fresh yellow paprika was served.
〜を使った (using...)
その鳥は羽が鮮やかな黄色で、見る人を魅了する美しさだった。
That bird had bright yellow feathers, and its beauty captivated viewers.
〜を魅了する (to captivate...)
자주 혼동되는 단어
While both are colors, orange is distinctly different from yellow. Sometimes beginners might mix them up.
Brown can sometimes appear yellowish in certain contexts, but it's a separate color. Remember that '茶' means tea.
This is 'golden color'. While it's a shade of yellow, '金色' specifically implies the metallic luster of gold, whereas '黄色' is just plain yellow.
관용어 및 표현
"黄色い声 (kiiroi koe)"
High-pitched, shrill voice (often associated with children or women).
子供たちが黄色い声を上げて遊んでいる。(Kodomo-tachi ga kiiroi koe o agete asonde iru.) - The children are playing, raising their high-pitched voices.
neutral"黄色信号 (kiiro shingō)"
Yellow light (traffic signal); warning sign, caution.
彼の健康状態は黄色信号だ。(Kare no kenkō jōtai wa kiiro shingō da.) - His health is a warning sign.
neutral"黄色い悲鳴 (kiiroi himei)"
A high-pitched scream (often from excitement or fear).
アイドルが登場すると、会場からは黄色い悲鳴が上がった。(Aidoru ga tōjō suru to, kaijō kara wa kiiroi himei ga agatta.) - When the idol appeared, high-pitched screams rose from the venue.
neutral"黄色い本 (kiiroi hon)"
Yellow book; a book with sexually explicit content (slang).
彼らは黄色い本を隠し持っていた。(Karera wa kiiroi hon o kakushimotte ita.) - They were secretly holding a yellow book.
informal"黄色い猿 (kiiroi saru)"
Yellow monkey (a derogatory term for East Asians). *Use with extreme caution, as it is highly offensive.*
この言葉は差別的だ。(Kono kotoba wa sabetsu-teki da.) - This word is discriminatory.
informal"黄色いベスト (kiiroi besuto)"
Yellow vest (referring to the 'gilets jaunes' movement in France).
フランスでは黄色いベストのデモが起きた。(Furansu de wa kiiroi besuto no demo ga okita.) - Yellow vest demonstrations occurred in France.
neutral"黄色い絨毯 (kiiroi jūtan)"
Yellow carpet; refers to a ground covered with fallen ginkgo leaves.
秋には公園の道が黄色い絨毯になる。(Aki ni wa kōen no michi ga kiiroi jūtan ni naru.) - In autumn, the park paths become a yellow carpet.
neutral"黄色い肌 (kiiroi hada)"
Yellow skin; often used to describe East Asian skin tone.
彼は黄色い肌をしている。(Kare wa kiiroi hada o shite iru.) - He has yellow skin.
neutral"黄色い声援 (kiiroi seien)"
High-pitched cheers (often from female fans).
ステージには黄色い声援が飛び交っていた。(Sutēji ni wa kiiroi seien ga tobikatte ita.) - High-pitched cheers were flying around the stage.
neutral"黄色いインク (kiiroi inku)"
Yellow ink; often used metaphorically for something that is difficult to see or read.
この文字は黄色いインクで書かれていて読みにくい。(Kono moji wa kiiroi inku de kakarete ite yominikui.) - These characters are written in yellow ink and are difficult to read.
neutral혼동하기 쉬운
Often confused with similar-sounding color words or words that describe a yellow object.
This is the direct word for the color yellow. It's a noun. Think of it as 'the color yellow.'
黄色い車。(kiiroi kuruma) - 'Yellow' car. (Describes a yellow object using the adjectival form.)
Can be confusing because '黄' is also part of '黄色' and means yellow. However, it's often used in compound words or as an older, more formal term for yellow.
While it means yellow, it's not typically used alone to say 'yellow' in everyday conversation as '黄色' is. More commonly seen in compounds like '黄金' (おうごん - ougon, gold) or '黄身' (きみ - kimi, egg yolk).
黄身が美味しい。(kimi ga oishii) - The 'yolk' is delicious. (Specific usage in a compound word.)
This is the adjectival form of '黄色', but learners sometimes use '黄色' directly before a noun, which is incorrect.
This is an 'i-adjective' that means 'yellow'. You use it to describe a noun directly. '黄色' is a noun meaning 'the color yellow'.
黄色い花。(kiiroi hana) - A 'yellow' flower. (Describes the flower using the adjective.)
Directly translates to 'lemon color', which is a type of yellow. Learners might think it's interchangeable with '黄色'.
This specifies a particular shade of yellow (lemon yellow). '黄色' is the general term for yellow.
レモン色のシャツ。(remoniro no shatsu) - 'Lemon-colored' shirt. (More specific than just 'yellow'.)
Can be confusing because gold is yellow, and '金' means gold. Learners might mix them up when talking about color.
'金' specifically refers to the metal gold or a 'golden' color, which is a specific shade of yellow. '黄色' is the general color yellow.
金の指輪。(kin no yubiwa) - 'Gold' ring. (Refers to the material or golden color, not just any yellow.)
사용법
When 黄色 (kiiro) is used directly before a noun, it often takes the attributive form 黄色い (kiiroi), functioning like an adjective. For example, 黄色い花 (kiiroi hana) means 'yellow flower'. However, 黄色 (kiiro) itself is a noun meaning 'the color yellow'. You can say この花は黄色です (Kono hana wa kiiro desu) meaning 'This flower is yellow'.
A common mistake is using 黄色い (kiiroi) when you intend to refer to 'the color yellow' as a noun. For instance, saying 私の好きな色は黄色い (Watashi no suki na iro wa kiiroi) is incorrect. The correct way is 私の好きな色は黄色です (Watashi no suki na iro wa kiiro desu). Remember, 黄色い is an adjective, and 黄色 is a noun.
팁
Basic Color Word
「黄色」is one of the most basic color words in Japanese. Just like in English, it's used to describe things that are yellow.
Pronunciation Practice
Practice saying 「黄色」 (kiiro) aloud. Pay attention to the double 'i' sound, which is a slightly longer 'ee' sound. Listen to native speakers if you can.
Common Associations
Think of common things that are yellow: bananas, lemons, sunflowers. This helps solidify the meaning.
Use in Simple Sentences
Try making simple sentences. For example, 「これは黄色い花です。」(Kore wa kiiroi hana desu.) - This is a yellow flower.
Adjective Form
When describing a noun, 「黄色」often becomes 「黄色い」 (kiiroi). This is a common pattern for color adjectives in Japanese.
Contrast with Other Colors
Learn it alongside other basic colors like 「赤」 (aka - red) and 「青」 (ao - blue). This helps build your color vocabulary efficiently.
Everyday Objects
Look around your environment and try to identify yellow objects, then say 「黄色」 in your head or aloud.
Flashcards Help
Create a flashcard with 「黄色」on one side and 'yellow' on the other. Include a small picture of something yellow for visual memory.
Remember the Kanji
The kanji for 「黄色」are 黄 (yellow) and 色 (color). Understanding the individual kanji can help you remember the full word.
Contextual Learning
Pay attention to how 「黄色」is used in anime, dramas, or songs. Observing it in natural contexts aids retention.
어원
From Old Japanese 'ki' (yellow) + 'iro' (color).
원래 의미: The color yellow.
Japonic문화적 맥락
<p>In Japan, yellow is often associated with courage and prosperity. It's also a common color for safety signs and school hats for young children to make them more visible.</p>
실생활에서 연습하기
실제 사용 상황
Describing objects by color
- 黄色い車 (kiiroi kuruma - yellow car)
- 黄色い花 (kiiroi hana - yellow flower)
- 黄色いTシャツ (kiiroi T-shatsu - yellow T-shirt)
Talking about traffic lights
- 信号が黄色 (shingou ga kiiro - the traffic light is yellow)
- 黄色信号 (kiiro shingou - yellow light)
Discussing food and ingredients
- 黄色い野菜 (kiiroi yasai - yellow vegetables)
- 黄色い果物 (kiiroi kudamono - yellow fruit)
- 卵の黄身 (tamago no kimi - egg yolk)
Seasonal descriptions, especially autumn
- 葉が黄色くなる (ha ga kiiroku naru - leaves turn yellow)
- 黄色い紅葉 (kiiroi kouyou - yellow autumn leaves)
Art and design
- 黄色い絵の具 (kiiroi enogu - yellow paint)
- 黄色いデザイン (kiiroi dezain - yellow design)
대화 시작하기
"あなたの好きな色はなんですか？ (Anata no suki na iro wa nan desu ka? - What is your favorite color?)"
"今日、何か黄色いものを見ましたか？ (Kyou, nanika kiiroi mono o mimashita ka? - Did you see anything yellow today?)"
"黄色から何を連想しますか？ (Kiiro kara nani o rensou shimasu ka? - What do you associate with yellow?)"
"あなたの部屋に黄色いものはありますか？ (Anata no heya ni kiiroi mono wa arimasu ka? - Is there anything yellow in your room?)"
"日本の秋は黄色い葉が多いですか？ (Nihon no aki wa kiiroi ha ga ooi desu ka? - Are there many yellow leaves in autumn in Japan?)"
일기 주제
今日一日で見た黄色いものをリストアップし、それぞれの印象を日本語で書きましょう。(Kyou ichinichi de mita kiiroi mono o risuto appu shi, sorezore no insou o Nihongo de kakimashou. - List the yellow things you saw today and write your impressions of each in Japanese.)
黄色がテーマの物語を短い日本語で書いてみましょう。(Kiiro ga teema no monogatari o mijikai Nihongo de kaite mimashou. - Try writing a short story with yellow as the theme in Japanese.)
もしあなたがデザイナーなら、黄色をどのように使いますか？日本語で説明してください。(Moshi anata ga dezainaa nara, kiiro o dono you ni tsukaimasu ka? Nihongo de setsumei shite kudasai. - If you were a designer, how would you use yellow? Please explain in Japanese.)
黄色い食べ物について、好きなものと嫌いなものを日本語で書きましょう。(Kiiroi tabemono ni tsuite, suki na mono to kirai na mono o Nihongo de kakimashou. - Write about yellow foods, what you like and dislike, in Japanese.)
あなたの国の交通信号について、黄色が持つ意味を日本語で説明してください。(Anata no kuni no koutsuu shingou ni tsuite, kiiro ga motsu imi o Nihongo de setsumei shite kudasai. - Please explain the meaning of yellow in your country's traffic signals in Japanese.)
셀프 테스트 84 질문
このバナナはとても___。
This banana is very yellow. '黄色' (kiiro) means yellow.
ひまわりの花は___です。
Sunflower flowers are yellow. '黄色' (kiiro) is the color yellow.
信号の___は止まれの意味です。
The yellow light of the traffic signal means prepare to stop. '黄色' (kiiro) means yellow.
彼女は___いワンピースを着ています。
She is wearing a yellow dress. '黄色い' (kiiroi) is the adjective form of yellow.
私は___い車が好きです。
I like yellow cars. '黄色い' (kiiroi) is the adjective form for yellow.
卵の黄身は___です。
The yolk of an egg is yellow. '黄色' (kiiro) means yellow.
Which of these is a common yellow fruit?
バナナ (banana) is commonly yellow, matching the color 黄色 (kiiro).
What color is a typical sunflower?
ひまわり (himawari - sunflower) is famous for its yellow color, きいろい (kiiroi).
If something is the color of gold, what color is it?
Gold is typically 黄色 (kiiro), which is yellow.
The Japanese word for yellow is あおい (aoi).
No, あおい (aoi) means blue. The Japanese word for yellow is きいろ (kiiro).
A lemon is usually 黄色 (kiiro).
Yes, lemons are typically yellow, which is 黄色 (kiiro).
The color of a stop sign is typically 黄色 (kiiro).
No, stop signs are typically 赤い (akai - red), not 黄色 (kiiro - yellow).
Write the Japanese word for 'yellow'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
黄色
You see a yellow car. Write a simple Japanese sentence describing its color.
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Sample answer
黄色い車です。
Write the hiragana for 'kiiro'.
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Sample answer
きいろ
What color is the flower?
Read this passage:
これは黄色い花です。きれいですね。
What color is the flower?
「黄色い」 (kiiroi) means 'yellow'.
「黄色い」 (kiiroi) means 'yellow'.
What is the speaker's favorite color?
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私の好きな色は黄色です。
What is the speaker's favorite color?
「好きな色」 (suki na iro) means 'favorite color', and 「黄色」 (kiiro) means 'yellow'.
「好きな色」 (suki na iro) means 'favorite color', and 「黄色」 (kiiro) means 'yellow'.
What color are bananas?
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バナナは黄色です。
What color are bananas?
「バナナ」 (banana) means 'banana', and 「黄色」 (kiiro) means 'yellow'.
「バナナ」 (banana) means 'banana', and 「黄色」 (kiiro) means 'yellow'.
空に___い月が出ましたね。(そらに___い月がでましたね。)
The context implies a color for the moon, and '黄色い' (kiiroi - yellow) is the most fitting description for a typical moon. The other options are 'red,' 'blue,' and 'white.'
バナナは___ですね。(ばななは___ですね。)
Bananas are typically yellow, so '黄色い' (kiiroi - yellow) is the correct adjective. '白い' (shiroi - white), '黒い' (kuroi - black), and '緑' (midori - green) are incorrect for a ripe banana.
彼の新しい車は___色です。(かれのあたらしいくるまは___いろです。)
The sentence asks for the color of his new car. '黄色' (kiiro - yellow) is a valid color option. The other options are 'red,' 'blue,' and 'black.'
ひまわりはきれいな___い花です。(ひまわりはきれいな___いはなです。)
Sunflowers (ひまわり) are well-known for their yellow color, so '黄色い' (kiiroi - yellow) is the most appropriate adjective. The other options are 'white,' 'blue,' and 'red.'
私は___いペンを持っています。(わたしは___いペンをもっています。)
This sentence requires an adjective describing the color of the pen. '黄色い' (kiiroi - yellow) is a valid color. The other options are 'red,' 'blue,' and 'black.'
信号が___に変わりました。(しんごうが___にかわりました。)
Traffic lights change to '黄色' (kiiro - yellow) before turning red or green. '青' (ao - blue) can sometimes refer to green for traffic lights, but '黄色' is the direct translation of yellow. '赤' (aka - red) and '緑' (midori - green) are other colors of traffic lights.
信号が___に変わったら、道を渡りましょう。
信号の黄色は「注意」を意味し、赤に変わる前に渡りきるか、停止する準備をすることを促します。
彼女は___い花が好きで、部屋によく飾っています。
「黄色い花」という表現は一般的で、ひまわりなど明るい印象の花を指します。
卵の___い部分を卵黄と言います。
卵黄は文字通り、卵の黄色い部分を指します。
バナナは熟すと___くなります。
熟したバナナの色は黄色が特徴です。
タクシーの色は国によって違いますが、日本では___い車体が多いです。
日本のタクシーは地域によって色々な色がありますが、黄色い車体も多く見られます（特に個人タクシー）。
注意を促す標識は、通常___色をしています。
交通標識において、注意を促すものは黄色地に黒文字で表示されることが多いです。
Choose the correct Japanese word for 'yellow'.
黄色 (kiiro) directly translates to yellow. 赤 (aka) is red, 青 (ao) is blue, and 黒 (kuro) is black.
Which of the following items is typically 黄色 (kiiro)?
Bananas are typically yellow. The sky is blue, grass is green, and snow is white.
A traffic light turning from green to red often shows a light that is 黄色 (kiiro). What does this usually signal?
In many countries, a yellow light signals that the light is about to change to red, indicating caution or preparation to stop.
レモン (remon - lemon) is usually 黄色 (kiiro).
Yes, lemons are typically yellow.
日本の信号機 (Nihon no shingōki - Japanese traffic lights) do not use 黄色 (kiiro).
Japanese traffic lights, like many others, use yellow (黄色) to indicate caution or an impending change to red.
金 (kin - gold) is often described as 黄色 (kiiro) in color.
Gold is well-known for its distinctive yellow color.
Where is the yellow car?
She is wearing yellow clothes.
Bananas are yellow fruit.
Read this aloud:
私の好きな色は黄色です。
Focus: きいろ (kiiro)
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Read this aloud:
黄色い花は美しいです。
Focus: うつくしい (utsukushii)
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Read this aloud:
信号が黄色に変わりました。
Focus: しんごう (shingou)
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This sentence describes a traffic light changing to yellow. '信号が' (shingou ga) is the subject 'traffic light', '黄色に' (kiiro ni) means 'to yellow', and '変わった' (kawatta) means 'changed'.
This sentence means 'She is wearing a yellow dress.' '彼女は' (kanojo wa) is 'she', '黄色の' (kiiro no) describes the color 'yellow' modifying 'ワンピース' (wanpīsu - dress), and '着ている' (kite iru) means 'is wearing'.
This sentence translates to 'Yellow flowers are blooming.' '黄色い' (kiiroi) is the adjective form of yellow, modifying '花が' (hana ga - flowers), and '咲いている' (saite iru) means 'are blooming'.
Choose the most appropriate word to complete the sentence: 彼は______い服を着ていました。
The sentence describes the color of the clothes. 「黄色い」 (kirei) means 'yellow' and fits the context. The other options are other colors.
Which of these objects is typically 「黄色い」 (kirei)?
Bananas are typically yellow. The sky is blue, grass is green, and the sea is blue.
If something is described as 「黄色っぽい」 (kiroppoi), what does it mean?
The suffix 「っぽい」 (ppoi) indicates that something has the quality of something else, but not completely. So, 「黄色っぽい」 means 'yellowish' or 'slightly yellow'.
「黄色」 (kirei) can be used to describe the color of the sun.
The sun is often depicted and perceived as yellow, especially at sunrise or sunset.
In Japanese culture, 「黄色」 (kirei) is always associated with danger.
While yellow can be used in warning signs, it's not exclusively or always associated with danger. It also represents brightness, happiness, and sometimes courage.
A traffic light's 'stop' signal is typically 「黄色」 (kirei).
The 'stop' signal on a traffic light is typically red (赤), not yellow. Yellow (黄色) usually means 'caution' or 'prepare to stop/go'.
Listen for what color umbrella she was holding.
What does a yellow traffic light tell you to do?
What are the children drawing with?
Read this aloud:
好きな色は黄色です。
Focus: kii-ro desu
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Read this aloud:
黄色い花はとてもきれいです。
Focus: kii-roi hana wa
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Read this aloud:
その車は黄色ですか？
Focus: kii-ro desu ka?
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This sentence describes a traffic light flashing yellow, instructing one to proceed with caution. The particles が (ga) and で (de) correctly link the elements, and the imperative form ください (kudasai) creates a polite request.
This sentence means 'A yellow dress suits her very well.' は (wa) marks the topic, の (no) connects the color to the noun, が (ga) marks the subject of the verb 似合う (niau - to suit), and とても (totemo) is an adverb modifying the verb.
This sentence means 'This lemonade has a beautiful yellow color that stimulates the appetite.' は (wa) marks the topic, な (na) is a na-adjective particle, で (de) connects the descriptive phrase, and 食欲をそそる (shokuyoku o sosoru) is a common phrase meaning 'to whet one's appetite'.
空に輝く満月は、まるで大きな___の塊のようだ。
満月はしばしば『黄金色』と表現され、これは『黄色』を連想させるため、文脈に最も合います。
彼女は、憂鬱な気分を吹き飛ばすかのように、鮮やかな___の傘をさして雨の中を歩いた。
『黄色』は明るくポジティブなイメージを持つため、憂鬱な気分を吹き飛ばすという文脈に自然に繋がります。
その画家は、キャンバスいっぱいに___を使い、春の訪れを表現した。
春には菜の花やタンポポなど『黄色』の花が多く咲くため、春の訪れを表現する色として適切です。
交通渋滞の標識は、通常、注意を促すために___で表示される。
交通標識では、『黄色』は一般的に注意や警告を示す色として使われます。
夕暮れの空は、一日を終える太陽が沈むにつれて、___に染まっていった。
夕暮れの空は、太陽が地平線に近づくにつれて、オレンジや『黄色』に染まるのが一般的です。
古代文明では、___の金属は富と権力の象徴として重宝された。
富と権力の象徴として重宝された『黄色』の金属といえば、『金』を指すことが多く、文脈に合致します。
She was holding a yellow umbrella.
Yellow is said to be the color of hope.
The sunset dyed the sky a vivid yellow.
Read this aloud:
あの黄色い車はとても目立ちますね。
Focus: きいろい (kiiroi)
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Read this aloud:
あなたの好きな色は何色ですか？私の好きな色は黄色です。
Focus: きいろ (kiiro)
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Read this aloud:
黄色い花を見ると元気が湧いてきます。
Focus: わいてきます (waite kimasu)
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The sentence describes someone calling for traffic safety with a yellow flag. The order should be 'yellow flag with traffic safety called for.'
This sentence means 'Beautiful yellow flowers were decorating the wall.' The order should be 'on the wall beautiful yellow flowers were displayed.'
The sentence translates to 'She bought a new yellow pen.' The order should be 'she new yellow pen bought.'
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Summary
黄色 (kiiro) is the Japanese word for the color yellow, a fundamental vocabulary term.
- kiiro means yellow
- It's a color word
- Used for things like lemons
Basic Color Word
「黄色」is one of the most basic color words in Japanese. Just like in English, it's used to describe things that are yellow.
Pronunciation Practice
Practice saying 「黄色」 (kiiro) aloud. Pay attention to the double 'i' sound, which is a slightly longer 'ee' sound. Listen to native speakers if you can.
Common Associations
Think of common things that are yellow: bananas, lemons, sunflowers. This helps solidify the meaning.
Use in Simple Sentences
Try making simple sentences. For example, 「これは黄色い花です。」(Kore wa kiiroi hana desu.) - This is a yellow flower.
예시
黄色の花が咲いています。
관련 콘텐츠
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general 관련 단어
いくつか
B1An unspecified small number of things; some, a few.
ちょっと
A2A little; a moment; a bit. Small amount or short time.
すこし
A2A little; a few.
さっき
A2A little while ago; a short time past.
能力
A1Nouryoku refers to the mental or physical power, skill, or capacity required to perform a specific task or function. It can describe both innate talent and skills acquired through learning and practice.
異常
A1A word used to describe something that deviates from the normal state, standard, or expected pattern. It often implies a problem, malfunction, or an extraordinary occurrence that requires attention or investigation.
～について
A2About, concerning; indicates topic.
〜について
B1About, concerning; on the subject of.
～ぐらい
A2about, approximately
ぐらい
A2About; approximately; to the extent of.
