紫
Kanji · N1
紫 / purple
Kanji for purple or violet.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | むらさき | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
紫 carries the meaning purple or violet.
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Common compounds with 紫
紫外線しがいせんultraviolet rays / ultraviolet radiation / UV radiation
紫色むらさきいろpurple / violet
紫むらさきpurple / violet
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