- 紫色 — purple color
- 紫外線 — ultraviolet rays
- 紫陽花 — hydrangea
- 深紫 — deep purple
- 浅紫 — light purple
紫 is composed of 糸 (thread) and 此 (phonetic component シ). The character originally symbolized a purple dye extracted from certain plants, often used for clothing in ancient times.
彼女は 紫の着物を 着ていた。
She was wearing a purple kimono.
紫外線は 肌に 影響を 与える。
Ultraviolet rays affect the skin.