also: グリン
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to the colour green. Used as a noun or with の to modify another noun.
She was wearing a green dress.
I painted the wall a bright green.
noun-modifying (irregular)
environmentally friendly; green (energy, car, etc.)
Used prenominally to describe eco-friendly products, energy, or policies. Often appears in compounds like グリーンエネルギー.
The shift to green energy is progressing.
This company aims for environmentally friendly management.
Refers to an area of grass or greenery, such as a park, lawn, or grassy field. Often used in compound terms like グリーンベルト.
We enjoyed a picnic on the green in the park.
There is a large green space in the center of the city.
putting green (golf)
Golf term for the closely mown area around the hole.
He missed the putt on the green.
The greens on this course are fast.
This town is running a campaign to protect its green spaces.
His ball landed on the green.
The government is promoting green policies.
moss green
greenhouse
green-car ticket; first-class train ticket
first class seat (JR train); Green Car seat
green car; first-class car (JR)
green tuff
biodegradable plastic; green plastic
green man
green hydrogen
green economy
green purchasing; environmentally responsible purchasing
sea green