紫
purple · violet
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and this. Color of this thread.
Symbolism
Purple, ultraviolet, noble. Represents noble color.
Component Breakdown
此 + thread
Words & Expressions
Words written with 紫
Four-Character Compounds
山紫水明
さんしすいめい
scenic beauty
千紫万紅
せんしばんこう
multitude of colors; multitude of colours
紫電一閃
しでんいっせん
flash of lightning; flash of a sword; brandishing a sword
Proverbs & Idioms
紫は高貴の色
むらさきはこうきのいろ
Purple is the color of nobility
Purple represents high status
Anime & Manga
紫雲寺家の子供たち
The Shiunji Family Children
A well-known work with 紫 in its Japanese title.
紫色のクオリア
Qualia the Purple
A well-known work with 紫 in its Japanese title.
Games
ポケットモンスター バイオレット
Pokémon Violet(2022)
Developer: Game Freak
'Violet/Purple' is the version name symbolizing Miraidon. A story themed on the future.
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紫式部
Name contains 紫
Murasaki Shikibu , or Shijo ʑo]; lit. 'Lady Murasaki'), was a Japanese novelist, poet and lady-in-waiting at the Imperial court in the Heian period.
Wikipedia笠松紫浪
Name contains 紫
Shiro Kasamatsu was a Japanese engraver and print maker trained in the Shin-Hanga and Sōsaku-Hanga styles of woodblock printing.
WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 紫 mean in Japanese?
紫 means purple, violet.
How do you read 紫?
On'yomi: シ (SHI). Kun'yomi: むらさき (murasaki).
How many strokes does 紫 have?
紫 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 紫 a good kanji for a tattoo?
紫 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means purple, violet. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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