• 色々いろいろ — various
• 景色けしき — scenery / landscape
• 色気いろけ — charm / sex appeal
• 原色げんしょく — primary color
• 特色とくしょく — characteristic color / feature
• 着色ちゃくしょく — coloring / tinting

色 originally represented the shape of a person leaning forward or embracing, associated with passion or appearance. Over time, it evolved to mean "color" and "expression."

It’s a core part of words describing visuals, aesthetics, or emotions — and is widely used in both literal and metaphorical ways.

秋あきは 色いろがとても美うつくしいです。
Autumn colors are very beautiful.

新あたらしい色いろの服ふくを買かいました。
I bought clothes in a new color.

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