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Jim
11-12-2004, 17:40
Heya guys 'n girls,

Just wondering if anyone could help me with the translation for colours in Japanese (phoenetic not kangi).

I know that Murasaki is Purple but need to know Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue and Brown.

I've got it all written down somewhere but I'm having a seniors moment today.

Thanks in advance.

Bugeisha
11-12-2004, 19:46
Yellow- kiiroi
Orange- orenji/ mikan
Green- midori
Blue- aoi
Brown- cha-iro

I think those are pretty accurate, but anyone who can double-check me...;)

David Craik
11-13-2004, 04:46
Yellow = Kiiro
Orange = Daidaiiro

And if you want to get specific about your blues, mizuiro is light blue while kon is dark.