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

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List of Jōyō Kanji for Colors (色/iro)

KanjiYomiRomajiMeaning
あかakaRed
kiYellow
みどりmidoriGreen
あおaoBlue
ちゃchaBrown
むらさきmurasakiPurple
しろshiroWhite
はいhaiGray
くろkuroBlack
べにbeniCrimson
きんkinGold
ぎんginSilver
こんkonDark Blue
ももmomoPink
橙 *だいだいdaidaiOrange

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

 

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