Translation guide
The color yellow in Japanese. The most common word is 黄色 (きいろ), but there are also traditional color terms and expressions.
yellow (color)
Describing something as yellow in color.
The standard word for the color yellow. Used as a noun or na-adjective.
What is that yellow flower?
She was wearing a yellow dress.
The i-adjective form meaning 'yellow'. Used directly before nouns or at the end of sentences.
He is wearing a yellow hat.
The kanji for yellow, often used in compounds or as a noun in formal/written contexts.
The traffic light turned yellow.
Loanword from English, used in specific contexts like fashion, design, or as a color name in products.
I want this yellow bag.
A traditional Japanese color name, a bright golden-yellow like the kerria rose. Used in literature or traditional arts.
The golden-yellow kimono is beautiful.
Referring to a yellow traffic signal.
Using yellow to indicate caution, such as in signs or cards in sports.
Describing something that is somewhat yellow or becoming yellow.
黄色 (きいろ) is the everyday word for yellow. 黄 (き) is used in compounds or formal contexts. イエロー is a loanword used in fashion, design, or specific terms like イエローカード.
The pages of the old book have yellowed.