How do you say "paint" in Japanese?

絵の具

enogu

Noun Kanji

In Japanese, "paint" is 絵の具 (enogu).

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Pronunciation

絵の具 is written using kanji. Romanised as enogu, it sounds roughly like "eh-noh-goo" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Enogu breaks into 絵 (picture) and の具 (painting material). Material used for pictures.

Example sentence

絵の具を使います。

Enogu wo tsukaimasu.

I use the paint.

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How to remember 絵の具

Picture stuff. Pigments and binders for artistic expression.

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Questions about 絵の具

How do you pronounce 絵の具?

絵の具 is romanised as enogu. Say it roughly like "eh-noh-goo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is 絵の具 formal or casual?

絵の具 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 絵の具 written in Japanese?

絵の具 is written using kanji. Enogu breaks into 絵 (picture) and の具 (painting material).

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