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玉虫色 (たまむしいろ) — iridescent colour · Nihongo Circle

玉虫色

たまむしいろ

particle

Meanings

1iridescent colour
2equivocal (reply, statement, etc.)
3ambiguous
4vague

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Kanji in this word

玉Jewel, Ball5 strokes 虫Insect, Bug, Temper6 strokes 色Color6 strokes

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