Translation guide
Describes something that is somewhat green in color, or has a green tint.
To describe an object, surface, or substance that is not fully green but has a green hue.
The most common and natural way to say 'greenish'. Used as an adjective modifying a noun.
This stone has a greenish color.
A more casual, colloquial way to say 'greenish'. Often used in spoken Japanese.
Aren't these curtains a bit greenish?
Literally 'blue-green colored'. Used when the greenish tint leans toward blue-green or teal.
To describe a person's complexion or a light source that appears slightly green, often implying sickness or an unnatural hue.
She was wearing a greenish-blue dress.
The lake sparkled with a greenish-blue color.
He felt sick and his face was greenish-pale.
Simply 'green light'. Use when describing a light source that is greenish.
The room was lit by a greenish light.