黒
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Base noun form for the color black. Can be used as a noun (e.g., 『黒が好き』 kuro ga suki, 'I like black') or as a na-adjective with 『な』 (e.g., 『黒な車』 kuro na kuruma, 'black car').
Theme
User and their friend Mika are shopping for a new jacket and discussing color preferences.
黒
くろ
black
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Memory Hook
Think of a black crow — its feathers are so dark. 『黒』 (kuro, 'black') sounds like 'crow' — a black bird!
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『黒』 (kuro, 'black') is often associated with formality, elegance, and sometimes mourning. It's a common color in traditional clothing like 『着物』 (kimono, 'kimono') and modern fashion.
Forms
Base: 黒Base noun form for the color black. Can be used as a noun (e.g., 『黒が好き』 kuro ga suki, 'I like black') or as a na-adjective with 『な』 (e.g., 『黒な車』 kuro na kuruma, 'black car').