Japanese Conversation · Level 6
89 words
Japanese word
ピンク
Pronunciation
Romajipinku
Meaning
- nounpink
Example
その花はピンクです。so no hana wa pi n ku de su
That flower is pink.
More examples
妹はピンクが好きです。imōto wa pi n ku ga su ki de su
My younger sister likes pink.
Core concept
Names a color that lies between red and white, ranging from pale to vivid shades.
Common phrases
ピンクの花びらpi n ku no hana bi ra
pink petals
ピンクのリボンpi n ku no ri bo n
pink ribbon
ピンクに塗るpi n ku ni nu ru
paint pink
Similar words
桃色momoiro: A Japanese name for a pink color that appears more often in formal or written descriptions.
Definition in Japanese
赤みを帯びた白に近い色。aka mi o o bi ta shiro ni chika i iro
Word origin
ピンク (pinku) comes from the English word pink, which first referred to a flower and later came to name its characteristic color.
Usage tips
- The English expression tickled pink means very pleased, so pink appears in an idiom that expresses strong happiness.