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colorful, multicolored, of various colors
Describes something that displays many different colors or varieties. Creates a vivid, vibrant image.
色とりどり describes a vivid variety of colors or types. Used as a no-adjective (色とりどりの〜) or na-adjective (色とりどりな〜), with the の form being more common.
Common collocations
- 色とりどりの花 (colorful flowers)
- 色とりどりの紅葉 (colorful autumn leaves)
- 色とりどりの野菜 (colorful vegetables)
- 色とりどりの衣装 (colorful costumes)
Usage: While literally about color, it can also suggest variety and diversity in a broader sense. Always carries a positive, visually rich connotation.