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紺
On'yomi
コン
KON
dark blue · navy
dark
Details
Strokes11
Frequency#1825
Radical糸silk(6)
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Component Breakdown
紺=
糹甘
thread + 甘
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
Words & Expressions
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