Purple in Japanese
"purple" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
紫
murasaki
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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purple, violet
Reading: shi
12 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of thread and this. Color of this thread.
What it carries
Purple, ultraviolet, noble. Represents noble color.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for purple?
The most common kanji for "purple" is 紫, read as shi. It means purple, violet. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 紫 have?
紫 has 12 strokes.