This is the 209th most frequent Japanese word.


Color.


Here, '色' refers to the literal color, describing the visual property of the flower.

この花は綺麗な赤い色をしています。

This flower has a beautiful red color.


In this context, '色' is metaphorical, symbolizing a distinctive trait or characteristic.

彼の考え方には独特の色があるね。

His way of thinking has a unique characteristic.


'色' here is used to discuss the quality or expression of colors, specifically in the context of photographic imagery.

写真の色が少し薄いと思います。

I think the colors in the photo are a bit faded.