あや
彩
　
な
　
す

Godan verb, transitive verb

  1. to decorate with many bright colors, to create a beautiful variegated pattern.
  2. to manipulate skillfully.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
あや
彩
　
な
　
す
 彩なす あやなす
あや
綾
　
な
　
す
 綾なす あやなす
あやな
操
　
す
 操す あやなす

Contained Kanji Breakdown

coloring, paint, makeup
サイ　いろど.る　あや (Early Jr. High, N1)
dice, form, appearance
サイ　と.る　いろどり (Late High School, N1)
paw radical
tree, wood
き　モク　こ- (1st, N5)
three, hair ornament, short hair or fur radical (no. 59)
サン　セン (Kentei 1)
katakana no radical (no. 4)
ヘツ　えい　よう (Kentei 1)