1.
color
Color in general, especially when referring to product variations, printing, or design choices.
Usage
From English "color." The native Japanese word 色 is used in everyday conversation, while カラー is preferred in commercial, fashion, and salon contexts.
SENSE 1 — COLOR:
Often used as a prefix in compound words.
Compounds
- カラーコピー: color copy
- カラーバリエーション: color variations
- カラーコーディネート: color coordination
- フルカラー: full color
SENSE 2 — HAIR COLORING:
At salons, カラー is the standard term for hair dyeing services.
Watch out
Do not confuse with カラー meaning "collar" (as in shirt collar), which is the same katakana but a different English origin word. Context usually makes the meaning clear.