colored item; colored thing
Refers to items that are colored, such as clothing, fabric, or paper, often in contrast to plain or white items. Common in laundry or craft contexts.
Please wash colored items separately from white ones.
variety show; vaudeville
Used in the entertainment industry to refer to variety shows or performers who do not fit into traditional categories like music or comedy, often involving colorful costumes or acts.
He appears on TV as a variety show performer.
Standard kanji spelling for both senses.
Kana spelling is sometimes used, especially in casual contexts or when the kanji is not needed.
Compound of 色 (iro, 'color') and 物 (mono, 'thing'). The entertainment sense likely derives from the idea of colorful or unusual acts.