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Description
Navy - deep indigo thread. The dark blue of workwear, festival cloth and old Japanese dyeing.
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and sweet. Deep blue thread.
Symbolism
Navy blue, deep blue, indigo. Represents dark blue.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Illuminating the darkness
Component Breakdown
紺=
糹甘
thread + 甘
Words & Expressions
Words written with 紺
紺屋こうやdyer
濃紺のうこんdark blue
Proverbs & Idioms
紺屋の白袴
こうやのしろばかま
The dyer in white trousers
Experts neglect their own affairs
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 紺 mean in Japanese?
紺 means dark blue, navy. Navy - deep indigo thread. The dark blue of workwear, festival cloth and old Japanese dyeing.
How do you read 紺?
On'yomi: コン (KON).
How many strokes does 紺 have?
紺 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 紺 a good kanji for a tattoo?
紺 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means dark blue, navy. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.