紺 (gàn) - Dark blue & deep purple

紺Tone 4

gàn ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

紺 · gàn

Dark blue;

deep purple;

a dark purplish-blue color, often described as navy blue or deep violet-blue.

Dark bluedeep purplea dark purplish-blue color, often described as navy

Usage highlights

Dark blue colorNavy blueDeep blue seaDark blue dyeNavy blue suitDark blue fabric

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sky at dusk turned a deep blue (紺色).
  • He wore a navy blue suit (紺色のスーツ).
  • The traditional kimono was dyed in dark blue (紺染め).
  • The deep blue sea stretched to the horizon (紺碧の海).

Collocations

  • Dark blue color(紺色)
  • Navy blue(紺藍)
  • Deep blue sea(紺碧)
  • Dark blue dye(紺染)
  • Navy blue suit(紺のスーツ)
  • Dark blue fabric(紺地)

Idioms

  • The deep blue sea(紺碧の海)
  • Dark blue sky(紺碧の空)
  • Navy blue uniform(紺の制服)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 紺 has been used in Japanese and Chinese traditions for dyeing fabrics, particularly for formal wear and uniforms.
  • In Japanese culture, 紺色 is associated with seriousness, formality, and tradition, often used in school uniforms and business attire.
  • The color represents depth and stability in both Chinese and Japanese color symbolism.

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