イエロー
also: イェロー
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
The color yellow; used as a noun or with の to modify another noun.
She was wearing a yellow dress.
The traffic light turned yellow.
3
Asian person; yellow-skinned person
sensitive
Sensitive and potentially offensive term for a person of Asian descent; based on skin color stereotype. Use with caution.
The remark was criticized as discrimination against Asians.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉にイエローを出すto show someone a yellow card
The referee showed the player a yellow card.
- イエローをもらうto receive a yellow card
He got a yellow card for the foul.