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Reading

Kana: むらさき
Romaji: murasaki
Kana
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Definitions

1

purple; violet

2

Lithospermum erythrorhizon (species of gromwell)

Note: word usually written using kana alone
3

type of soy sauce

See also: 醤油

Kanji

Readings: シ、 むらさき
Meanings: purple, violet

Example Sentences

あじさいは6(ろくがつ)()く。
➥The hydrangea blooms in June.
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紫外線(しがいせん)(わたし)たちにとって有害(ゆうがい)だ。
➥Ultraviolet rays are harmful to us.
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紫外線(しがいせん)皮膚(ひふ)(がん)()()こすことがある。
➥Ultraviolet rays can cause skin cancer.
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(あか)(あお)()ぜると(むらさき)になる。
➥Red and blue paint mixed together give us purple.
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その(いろ)はピンクというより(むらさき)だ。
➥The color is purple rather than pink.
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(かれ)()紫外線(しがいせん)から(まも)るためにサングラスをかけた。
➥He put on sunglasses to protect his eyes from ultraviolet rays.
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