also: しちしょく
noun
seven colors; prismatic colors
Refers to the seven colors of the rainbow or a full spectrum of colors. Often used in poetic or descriptive contexts.
虹は七色に輝いていた。
The rainbow shone in seven colors.
noun
seven-spice blend
Only with reading なないろ
Abbreviation of 七色唐辛子 (shichimi tōgarashi), a common Japanese spice mixture. Used in cooking and everyday conversation.
See also: 七色唐辛子
うどんに七色をかけると風味が増す。
Sprinkling seven-spice blend on udon enhances the flavor.
Compound of 七 (nana, 'seven') and 色 (iro, 'color'). The spice sense is an abbreviation of 七色唐辛子.