How to say 'Purple' in Japanese | 紫

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The Japanese word for Purple is 'Murasaki', written as 紫 in Japanese.'Purple' in hiragana is むらさき.

word

紫

Meaning

Purple

Reading

むらさき

murasaki

Kanji

紫Purple, Violet

Explanation

The Japanese noun '紫 (むらさき)' refers to the color 'purple'. It is commonly used to describe objects, clothing, or natural elements that are purple in color. For example: the flower is purple「その花は紫です」(そのはなはむらさきです). She wore a purple dress「彼女は紫のドレスを着ていた」(かのじょはむらさきのドレスをきていた). Historically, '紫' was associated with nobility and high status in Japan, as purple dye was rare and expensive. This cultural nuance adds depth to its usage in literature and art.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

N1

Kanji Grade

7

Frequency

6779

Composition

kanji

Handwriting