ペンキ

ぺんき
noun
paint
1. paint
A colored liquid applied to surfaces for protection or decoration, typically oil-based paint.
壁(かべ)にペンキを塗(ぬ)る。
To paint the wall.
ペンキ塗(ぬ)りたて
Wet paint (freshly painted)
ペンキの匂(にお)いがする。
It smells like paint.

ペンキ comes from Dutch "pek" and refers mainly to oil-based paints for buildings and objects.

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Note: ペンキ typically refers to oil-based paints for walls, fences, etc., while 絵(え)の具(ぐ) is used for art paints.

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Added 2026.1.13 12:14 · Revised 2026.5.11 3:08
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