緑（みどり）
JLPT N5 · noun
Pitch accent: atamadaka (head-high) — first mora high, then falls
Meaning: green
Example sentences
- 春になると木々が緑になる。 — The trees turn green when spring comes.
- 食後に緑のお茶を飲む。 — I drink green tea after meals.
Idioms & proverbs containing “緑”
- 万緑叢中紅一点 (ばんりょくそうちゅうこういってん) — one red flower standing out in a sea of green vegetation; one item of quality standing out among many; one woman among many men
- 柳は緑、花は紅 (やなぎはみどり、はなはくれない) — natural state; being unspoilt by human touch; willows are green, flowers are crimson
- 紅灯緑酒 (こうとうりょくしゅ) — (nights of) fun, food, and drink; bright-light district; nightlife district
- 万緑一紅 (ばんりょくいっこう) — one red flower standing out in a sea of green vegetation; one item of quality standing out among many; one woman among many men
- 花紅柳緑 (かこうりゅうりょく) — red blossoms and green willows; beautiful scenery of spring; natural beauty; beauty of nature
- 桃紅柳緑 (とうこうりゅうりょく) — beautiful scenery of spring
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