also: せんりょく
noun
light green; pale green
A traditional Japanese color name for a soft, pale green, often associated with spring and fresh leaves. The reading あさみどり is standard; せんりょく is rare.
彼女は浅緑の着物を着ていた。
She wore a light green kimono.
春になると山が浅緑に染まる。
In spring, the mountains are dyed pale green.
Kana spelling is common in everyday writing, especially when the kanji are not needed.
Compound of 浅 (asa, 'light, shallow') and 緑 (midori, 'green'). The reading あさみどり is the native Japanese reading; せんりょく is the Sino-Japanese reading, rarely used.