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A5 Noun

色目(いろめ)amorous glance, leer, ogle, shade (of color), tint, hue, ingratiation, sycophancy, toadying

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    1. Noun

      1.

      amorous glance, leer, ogle

    2. Noun

      2.

      shade (of color), tint, hue

    3. Noun

      3.

      ingratiation, sycophancy, toadying

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    色目 【いろめ】

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      この着物(きもの)色目(いろめ)はかなり(しぶ)いです。

      The shade of this kimono is quite subdued.

        色目(いろめ)使(つか)ったらすぐに男性(だんせい)()って(きた)た。

        As soon as she used an amorous glance, men flocked to her.

          こんなに色目(いろめ)()羽織(はおり)()わずにはいられない。

          I can't resist buying a haori with such a good shade.

            ()かりやすく色目(いろめ)使(つか)うと(ぎゃく)(みだ)らだと(おも)われますよ。

            If you use an amorous glance too obviously, it might be considered lewd instead.

              ワイシャツとネクタイの色目(いろめ)()わせるなんて、オシャレですね。

              Matching the shade of your dress shirt and tie is quite stylish.

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