気き色しょく

noun

mood; humor

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.

• 彼かれの気き色しょくをうかがうような態たい度どが気きになった。

  I was bothered by his attitude, as if he were gauging my mood.

noun

looks; countenance

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).

• 彼かの女じょは気き色しょくが悪わるそうな顔かおで部屋へやを出でていった。

  She left the room with a sickly expression on her face.

• あの絵えはなんとなく気き色しょくが悪わるい。

  That painting is somehow creepy-looking.