Refers to a person's emotional state or feeling, often as perceived by others. Somewhat literary or formal; in casual speech 気分 or 機嫌 are more common.
Describes the expression or look on someone's face, especially as an outward sign of inner feelings. Often used in set phrases like 気色が悪い (looking unwell or creepy).
I was bothered by his attitude, as if he were gauging my mood.
She left the room with a sickly expression on her face.
That painting is somehow creepy-looking.
weird; disgusting; sickening
Compound of 気 (spirit, mood) and 色 (color, appearance). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word has been used since classical Japanese to mean both inner mood and outward expression.