Translation guide
Japanese expressions for discoloration, covering stains, fading, and color changes in various contexts.
To describe a discolored area, such as a stain on fabric, teeth, or skin.
General word for a stain or spot, often from liquid or age. Used for clothes, skin, teeth, etc.
シャツにコーヒーの染みがついた。
There's a coffee stain on my shirt.
Discoloration or change in color, often due to aging, chemical reaction, or damage. More formal than 染み.
This photo has become discolored.
Yellowing or yellowish discoloration, especially of teeth, fabric, or paper.
I'm concerned about the yellowing of my teeth.
To describe colors becoming lighter or less vibrant over time.
To describe a bruise or abnormal skin color due to injury or medical condition.
To describe teeth that are stained or not white.
絵の具の退色を防ぐ。
Prevent fading of the paint.
I got internal bleeding from the blow.