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VocabJLPT N1

purple

Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

1. purple
2. violet

A noun referring to the color purple or violet. It is a compound of 紫 (purple) and 色 (color), and is used to specifically describe things that are purple in color, such as 「紫色の花」meaning "a purple flower."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I never thought the day would come when I'd buy purple lipstick.

Sentence 2

If you hate purple that much, just pick a different color.

Sentence 3

I've marked the revisions on the contract in purple.

Sentence 4

That store's sign is purple — it looks a little sketchy, don't you think?

Sentence 5

When the wind died down, the cloud shadows sank into a deep purple.