グリーン
also: グリン
Meanings
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.
Usage patterns
- グリーンを守るto protect/preserve green spaces
This town is running a campaign to protect its green spaces.
- グリーンに乗るfor a golf ball to land on the putting green
His ball landed on the green.
- グリーンな〈事〉eco-friendly (policy, initiative, etc.)
The government is promoting green policies.