七なな色いろ

also: しちしょく

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Meanings

1

seven colors; prismatic colors

Refers to the seven colors of the rainbow or a full spectrum of colors. Often used in poetic or descriptive contexts.

The rainbow shone in seven colors.

2

seven-spice blend

abbreviation

Only with reading なないろ

Abbreviation of 七色唐辛子 (shichimi tōgarashi), a common Japanese spice mixture. Used in cooking and everyday conversation.

七なな色いろ唐とう辛がら子し
The full name for the seven-spice blend; 七色 is a common abbreviation.
虹にじ
Rainbow; 七色 often describes the colors of a rainbow.

七色Usage100%
- なないろ
  Standard kanji spelling; the reading なないろ is the most common.
- しちしょく
  Alternate reading, less common and somewhat formal or literary.
しちしょく

Compound of 七 (nana, 'seven') and 色 (iro, 'color'). The spice sense is an abbreviation of 七色唐辛子.