1.
to color, to paint, to dye
To apply colors or give color to something. Often used to describe the natural coloring of landscapes, especially autumn foliage.
紅葉が山を彩る。
Autumn leaves color the mountains.
桜が街を美しく彩る季節になった。
The season has come when cherry blossoms beautifully color the town.
夕焼けが空を赤く彩り、一日の終わりを告げた。
The sunset colored the sky red, signaling the end of the day.
2.
to decorate, to embellish, to add variety to
To make something more vivid, attractive, or varied. Used figuratively for enriching events, meals, or experiences.
食卓を彩る料理。
Dishes that decorate the dinner table.
音楽がパーティーを華やかに彩った。
Music added a festive touch to the party.
多彩なゲストが番組を彩り、視聴者を楽しませた。
A diverse range of guests enlivened the show and entertained the viewers.
CONJUGATION:
Godan verb ending in る: 彩らない, 彩ります, 彩って, 彩れば.
USAGE:
A literary, evocative verb that adds elegance to descriptions. The literal sense (sense 1) is most common in descriptions of nature and seasons. The figurative sense (sense 2) is widely used in food writing, event descriptions, and media.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 食卓を彩る: to decorate the table (with colorful food)
- 人生を彩る: to enrich one's life
- 四季が彩る: the four seasons add color to