01
紫色
むらさきいろ
purple
Meanings
- purple
- violet
Readings
Onyomi
- シ
Kunyomi
- むらさき
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Useful words
02
紫外線
しがいせん
ultraviolet rays
03
紫陽花
あじさい
hydrangea
04
薄紫
うすむらさき
light purple
05
赤紫
あかむらさき
reddish purple
06
濃紫
こむらさき
dark purple
Compare Kanji
01柴Shape95%brush, firewoodBoth characters share the top part 此, but 紫 has the thread radical 糸 at the bottom while 柴 has wood 木.02紺Meaning85%dark blue, navyBoth kanji represent traditional Japanese colors and share the 糸 radical often used for dyes.03紅Meaning85%crimson, deep redBoth are color kanji that feature the 糸 radical, reflecting the connection between colors and dyed fabrics.04緑Meaning80%greenLearners often study these color kanji together as they both use the 糸 radical associated with clothing and dyes.05此Shape90%coming, currentThe character 此 forms the top part of 紫, making it a helpful visual reference for learners.06藍Meaning75%indigoBoth refer to deep colors (purple and indigo) frequently seen in traditional Japanese textiles and nature.