紺(こん)

こん
noun
navy blue, dark blue
business
1. navy blue, dark blue
A deep, dark shade of blue, commonly used for uniforms and formal attire.
紺(こん)のスーツを着(き)ている。
He's wearing a navy blue suit.
学校(がっこう)の制服(せいふく)は紺色(こんいろ)だ。
The school uniform is navy blue.
紺(こん)と白(しろ)のストライプのネクタイが似合(にあ)っている。
The navy and white striped tie suits you.

紺(こん) is a traditional Japanese color name for dark blue or navy blue. It's one of the most common colors for school uniforms and business attire in Japan.

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Related: 青(あお) (blue)
Related: 藍(あい) (indigo)
Related: 群青(ぐんじょう) (ultramarine)
Related: 水色(みずいろ) (light blue)
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Added 2026.1.13 10:47 · Revised 2026.9.2 12:02
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