茶色
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Base noun form meaning 'brown'. It's a compound word: 『茶』 (cha, 'tea') + 『色』 (iro, 'color'), literally 'tea color'. Used to describe objects, clothing, or natural elements.
Theme
Two friends, Yuki and User, are shopping for furniture at a home goods store. They discuss color choices for a new sofa.
茶色
ちゃいろ
brown
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Memory Hook
Imagine a cup of tea that's brown in color. 'Tea' is 『茶』 (cha, 'tea'), and 'color' is 『色』 (iro, 'color'), so 『茶色』 (chairo, 'brown') literally means 'tea color' — the color of brewed tea!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『茶色』 (chairo, 'brown') is a common color for traditional items like 『茶碗』 (chawan, 'rice bowl') or clothing. It's associated with earthiness and simplicity, often used in natural settings or autumn themes.
Forms
Base: 茶色Base noun form meaning 'brown'. It's a compound word: 『茶』 (cha, 'tea') + 『色』 (iro, 'color'), literally 'tea color'. Used to describe objects, clothing, or natural elements.