Japanese

あせる

いろあせる
Meaning: to fade; to lose color; to lose its luster
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 色あせる 色あせない
Polite 色あせます 色あせません
Past 色あせた 色あせなかった
Polite + Past 色あせました 色あせませんでした
Te-form 色あせて 色あせなくて
Potential 色あせられる 色あせられない
Passive 色あせられる 色あせられない
Causative 色あせさせる 色あせさせない
Imperative 色あせろ 色あせるな

Handwriting

色
あ
せ
る

Example

The photo hanging on the wall had completely faded.

Usage Notes

Used when colors become thin or dull over time. It can also be used metaphorically for memories or novelty fading away.

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