1.
coloring; painting; adding color
The act of applying color to a surface, artwork, or object. Often used in artistic, historical, and craft contexts for the application of paint or pigment.
仏像に彩色を施す。
To apply color to a Buddhist statue.
鮮やかに彩色された天井画が美しい。
The vividly painted ceiling mural is beautiful.
修復チームは当時の技法で彩色を再現した。
The restoration team reproduced the coloring using techniques from the original period.
USAGE:
彩色 is a somewhat formal or specialized term used in art, architecture, and cultural heritage contexts. It refers to the deliberate application of color, not natural coloring.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 彩色を施す (to apply coloring)
- 彩色する (to color, to paint)
- 鮮やかな彩色 (vivid coloring)
- 彩色木彫 (polychrome wood carving)
SIMILAR WORDS:
着色 is more technical, often used for adding color to food or industrial products. 彩色 is used for artistic or decorative coloring. 塗装 refers to industrial painting or coating.