(こん)

こん
noun
navy blue, dark blue
1. navy blue, dark blue
A deep, dark shade of blue, commonly used for uniforms and formal attire.
(こん)のスーツを()ている。
He's wearing a navy blue suit.
学校(がっこう)制服(せいふく)紺色(こんいろ)だ。
The school uniform is navy blue.
(こん)(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.

(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.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 紺色(こんいろ) (navy blue color)
  • (こん)のスーツ (navy blue suit)
  • 濃紺(のうこん) (very dark navy blue)

RELATED COLORS:

  • (あお) (blue - general)
  • (あい) (indigo)
  • 群青(ぐんじょう) (ultramarine)
  • 水色(みずいろ) (light blue)