Japanese dictionary
How to say "pink" in Japanese
ピンクぴんく · pinku
"Pink" in Japanese is ピンク (pinku). Traditional words include 桃色 (momoiro, peach color) and 桜色 (sakurairo, cherry blossom pink).
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Ways to say "pink" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| ピンクぴんく · pinku | Pink. |
| ピンク色ぴんくいろ · pinkuiro | Pink (color). |
| 桃色ももいろ · momoiro | Pink; peach color (traditional). |
| 桜色さくらいろ · sakurairo | Cherry blossom pink. |
How to use it
To describe something pink, use ピンクの (pinku no): ピンクのシャツ.
Spring products in Japan often come in 桜色 designs.
Example sentences
- ピンクのシャツを着ています。Pinku no shatsu o kite imasu.I'm wearing a pink shirt.
- 桜色のお菓子が春に売られます。Sakurairo no okashi ga haru ni uraremasu.Cherry-blossom pink sweets are sold in spring.
- ピンク色の花がきれいです。Pinkuiro no hana ga kirei desu.The pink flowers are pretty.
- 娘はピンクが好きです。Musume wa pinku ga suki desu.My daughter likes pink.
- ほかにピンクはありますか。Hoka ni pinku wa arimasu ka.Do you have it in pink?
- 春は町がピンク色になります。Haru wa machi ga pinkuiro ni narimasu.In spring, the town turns pink.
Questions
What is 桜色?
桜色 (sakurairo) is a soft cherry blossom pink, a traditional Japanese color name.
How do you ask for a different color in a store?
Ask ほかの色はありますか (hoka no iro wa arimasu ka), or name the color: ピンクはありますか.
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