モノトーン
Meanings
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monotone; monochromatic
Refers to a single color or a lack of color variation, often used in fashion, design, and photography. Can also describe a monotonous sound or voice.
She likes to wear monochromatic clothes.
I finished this photo in monotone.
Usage patterns
- モノトーンの〈物〉a monochrome/monotone (item, e.g. clothing)
She always wears monochrome clothes.
- モノトーンでまとめるto coordinate/pull together in a monotone color scheme
Coordinating the room in monotone colors gives it a calm atmosphere.
- モノトーンな〈声〉a monotonous voice
The teacher continued explaining in a monotonous voice.