What does 顔色 mean?
顔色 is a Japanese noun meaning “complexion” in English. It can also be translated as “look (on someone's face)” depending on context. It is written as 顔色 in kanji, かおいろ in hiragana, and kaoiro in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.
Example sentences
顔色が悪いですよ。大丈夫ですか。
You look pale. Are you all right?
彼は社長の顔色ばかり見ています。
He's always watching the company president's reactions.