What does 青い mean?
青い is a Japanese adjective meaning “blue” in English. It can also be translated as “green, pale (facial color), unripe” depending on context. It is written as 青い in kanji, あおい in hiragana, and aoi in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.
Example sentences
なぜ空が青いか知っているか。
Do you know why the sky is blue?
その知らせを聞いたとたんに彼女は青くなった。
The moment she heard the news, she turned pale.
お前はまだ「青い」な。
You're still green.