# 彩 — Coloring

Frequency rank 1323 / 2,608 in published Japanese.

Rarer in this ranking, but still part of the 2,608-character published set.

More common than 渉 (Ford), less common than 欧 (Europe).

- On’yomi: さい
- Kun’yomi: いろど
- Radical: 彡 Bristle (Kangxi 59)
- Frequency path: Level XI of XX

Fruit on the left paired with hair on the right — vibrant fruit colors streaked through flowing hair create beautiful coloring.

In words:

- 色彩 しきさい — colour;hue;tints

[Study 彩](https://app.kanjidrift.com/study?kanji=%E5%BD%A9)

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