How to Write Japanese Basic Colors in Kanji (色/iro)

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List of Jōyō Kanji for Colors (色/iro)

Kanji Yomi Romaji Meaning
あか aka Red
ki Yellow
みどり midori Green
あお ao Blue
ちゃ cha Brown
むらさき murasaki Purple
しろ shiro White
はい hai Gray
くろ kuro Black
べに beni Crimson
きん kin Gold
ぎん gin Silver
こん kon Dark Blue
もも momo Pink
橙 * だいだい daidai Orange

* 橙(daidai = Orange) is not included in Jōyō Kanji.

 

Download Jōyō Kanji Writing Practice Sheets by Concept (Colors – 色/iro)

Colors – 色(iro)
Colors – 色(iro)

 

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