Japanese dictionary
How to say "purple" in Japanese
紫むらさき · murasaki
"Purple" in Japanese is 紫 (murasaki). To describe something purple, say 紫の or 紫色の.
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Ways to say "purple" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 紫むらさき · murasaki | Purple. |
| 紫色むらさきいろ · murasakiiro | Purple (color). |
| パープルぱーぷる · pāpuru | Purple (fashion). |
How to use it
Light purple is 薄紫 (usumurasaki), and lavender is ラベンダー色.
Purple was historically a high-status color in Japan.
Example sentences
- 紫のネクタイをしています。Murasaki no nekutai o shite imasu.I'm wearing a purple tie.
- 紫色の花が咲いています。Murasakiiro no hana ga saite imasu.Purple flowers are blooming.
- 北海道のラベンダー畑は紫一色です。Hokkaidō no rabendā batake wa murasaki isshoku desu.The lavender fields in Hokkaido are all purple.
- 紫のペンを貸してください。Murasaki no pen o kashite kudasai.Please lend me a purple pen.
- 娘は紫が好きです。Musume wa murasaki ga suki desu.My daughter likes purple.
- 昔、紫は特別な色でした。Mukashi, murasaki wa tokubetsu na iro deshita.Long ago, purple was a special color.
Questions
How do you say "light purple" in Japanese?
Say 薄紫 (usumurasaki) or 薄紫色.
Why was purple special in Japan?
Purple dye was rare and expensive, so in history it was reserved for people of high rank.
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