グラデーション
Meanings
1
Refers to a gradual change in color, shade, or tone, often used in art, design, and hair coloring.
A beautiful gradation is used in this background.
I got a gradient color in my hair.
2
gradation haircut; taper
abbreviation
Abbreviation of グラデーションカット; a haircut where the length gradually changes, often shorter at the nape and longer on top.
See also: グラデーションカット
I had my hair cut in a gradation style at the salon.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉にグラデーションをつけるto add a gradient/gradation to something
I added a gradation to the sky in the background to make it look like a sunset.
- 髪をグラデーションにするto get a gradation (taper) haircut
I had the hairdresser give me a gradation cut.
- グラデーションがかかるfor a gradation/gradient to appear (on something)
The wallpaper has a beautiful gradient effect on it.