Japanese

きんいろ
Meaning: golden color; gold
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

金
色

Example sentences

The sea is shining golden, illuminated by the setting sun.
強風に煽られて、金色の稲穂が波打っている。
The golden ears of rice were undulating in the strong wind.
秋になると、田んぼの稲が金色の穂をつける。
When autumn comes, the rice plants in the fields bear golden ears.
田んぼの稲が金色に輝いている
The rice in the paddy field is shining gold.
金色の背景に描かれた屏風が部屋を華やかにしている。
The folding screen painted on a gold background makes the room look gorgeous.
古い寺の奥には、金色の仏像が納められた仏龕が安置されている。
In the depths of the old temple, a Buddhist niche containing a golden statue of Buddha is enshrined.
皇帝の冕冠には、金色の冕旒が美しく垂れ下がっている。
Golden bead strings hang beautifully from the Emperor's crown.

Usage Notes

Describes the color of gold or things that shine like gold. Often used for natural phenomena like the sunset.

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