🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

淡い色

Pronunciation / Transliteration: awai-iro

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Awai-iro/aˈwaɪ.iroʊ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"この絵は淡い色を使って、優しい雰囲気を表現しています。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A soft, pale color that evokes a sense of delicacy and subtlety.

    "The artist chose an awai-iro palette to convey the gentle beauty of the morning sky."
  2. 2

    A color that is reminiscent of the transient beauty found in nature, often used in Japanese art and design.

    "The kimono was adorned with patterns in awai-iro, reflecting the fleeting blossoms of spring."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'awai-iro' originates from the Japanese language, where 'awai' means 'faint' or 'dim', and 'iro' means 'color'. This term reflects a cultural appreciation for subtle hues, particularly in traditional Japanese aesthetics, evolving from the Heian period's emphasis on nature's ephemeral beauty.

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