色違い
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Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
different color; color variation
Describes something that is a different color from another item, or the state of having a color variation. Often used as a noun or with の to modify another noun.
See also: 色変わり (いろがわり)
I have three pairs of these shoes in different colors.
I bought a smartphone case in a different color.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の色違いa different-color version of something
This bag is sold in different color variations.
- 色違いを買うto buy the same item in a different color
I bought the same design in a different color.
- 〈物〉と色違いの〈物〉an item that is the same as another except for color
I bought a blue shirt, the same design as the red one but in a different color.