N1
紫 meaning and readings
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Kanji
紫
N1
- Meaning
- purple
- Onyomi
- シ
- Kunyomi
- むらさき
- Formula
- 紫 = 止 + 匕 + 糸。
Story
紫 shows 止, 匕, and 糸 together, and means 'purple'.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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