すべての色
subete no iro
To say all the colors in Japanese, use すべての色 (subete no iro).
What does it mean word for word?
すべて means all, の links it to the noun and 色 means color.
Which one should you use?
全部の色 is more casual and common in speech when you mean a physical set of colors.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase does not change for singular or plural, since Japanese nouns usually have no plural marker.
How do you pronounce it?
It is read subete no iro.
Did you know?
- In Japanese, the word 色 ('color') can also refer to a person's sexuality or erotic appeal, as seen in the term 色気 ('sex appeal').
- The word 色 is used in the phrase 色をつける ('to add color') to describe the act of exaggerating a story or adding unnecessary details.
- When talking about 'all the colors' of a rainbow, Japanese speakers often use the phrase 七色 ('seven colors') instead of saying 'all'.
Examples in context
- 私のリボンは赤です。My ribbon is red.
- パレットにすべての色を混ぜました。Paretto ni subete no iro o mazemashita.I mixed all the colors on the palette.
- この絵はすべての色を使っています。Kono e wa subete no iro o tsukatte imasu.This painting uses all the colors.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a beautiful sunset.
- 陽葵 Himari空にすべての色が見えるね。Sora ni subete no iro ga mieru ne.You can see all the colors in the sky.
- 健太 Kenta本当に、すごくきれいだね。Hontō ni, sugoku kirei da ne.Truly, it is very beautiful.
- 陽葵 Himari健太くん、写真に撮ってもいい？Kenta-kun, shashin ni totte mo ii?Kenta, can I take a photo?
- 健太 Kentaもちろん、いいよ。Mochiron, ii yo.Of course, go ahead.
