How to Say "Orange Color" in Japanese

オレンジ色

orenji-iro[o̞ɾẽ̞ɲ̟d͡ʑi iɾo̞]

The English phrase "orange color" is translated into Japanese as オレンジ色 (orenji-iro).

オレンジ色 refers to the color that resembles the skin of an orange fruit.

Which one should you use?

While オレンジ色 specifically includes the word for color, you can also use the word オレンジ alone to mean "orange".

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The traditional color 橙色 (daidai-iro) is deeply symbolic in Japanese culture, representing longevity and the continuity of generations because the daidai tree bears fruit for many years.
While オレンジ色 is common, Japanese also uses 橙色 (daidai-iro) for orange. This traditional term refers to the daidai citrus fruit, which is a bitter orange native to East Asia and different from the Western orange.
Historically, traditional Japanese colors like 橙色 (daidai-iro) were categorized by the natural dyes used to create them, rather than by a scientific spectrum of light.

このシャツはオレンジ色ですね。
Kono shatsu wa orenji-iro desu ne.
This shirt is orange color, isn't it?
夕焼けが綺麗なオレンジ色をしています。
Yūyake ga kirei na orenji-iro o shite imasu.
The sunset is a beautiful orange color.

Kenta and Misaki are looking at a bag in a store.

美咲 Misaki

このバッグ、オレンジ色で可愛いですね。
Kono baggu, orenji-iro de kawaii desu ne.
This bag is a cute orange color, isn't it?
健太 Kenta

本当ですね。美咲さんはこれにしますか？
Hontō desu ne. Misaki-san wa kore ni shimasu ka?
True. Are you going to take this one, Misaki?
美咲 Misaki

はい、オレンジ色は明るくて好きです。
Hai, orenji-iro wa akarukute suki desu.
Yes, I like the orange color because it is bright.
健太 Kenta

健太さんも、その色がお似合いですよ。
Kenta-san mo, sono iro ga oniai desu yo.
That color suits you well too, Kenta.

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