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Base noun form. Used to describe the color navy blue, often in contexts like clothing or design. Can be combined with other words, e.g., 『紺色』 (kon-iro, 'navy blue color').
Theme

At a clothing store, User and their friend Mika are shopping for a new jacket and discussing color choices.

こん

navy blue / deep blue

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Memory Hook

Imagine a deep navy blue ocean at night. The color is so dark it's like a 'cone' of blue — 'cone' sounds like 紺 (kon, 'navy blue').

Cultural Note

In Japan, 『紺』 (kon, 'navy blue') is a traditional color often used in school uniforms, business suits, and formal attire, symbolizing seriousness and reliability.

Forms

Base: 紺Base noun form. Used to describe the color navy blue, often in contexts like clothing or design. Can be combined with other words, e.g., 『紺色』 (kon-iro, 'navy blue color').