How do you say "pink" in Japanese?

ピンク

pinku

Adjective Katakana

In Japanese, "pink" is ピンク (pinku).

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Pronunciation

ピンク is written using katakana. Romanised as pinku, it sounds roughly like "pee-n-koo" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Pinku (ピンク) is a katakana loanword from English. It is strongly associated with sakura (cherry blossoms) and is one of Japan's most celebrated colors during spring.

Example sentence

桜の花びらはピンクです。

Sakura no hanabira wa pinku desu.

Cherry blossom petals are pink.

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How to remember ピンク

Pinku sounds like the English word pink. The color is everywhere in Japan during cherry blossom season each spring.

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Questions about ピンク

How do you pronounce ピンク?

ピンク is romanised as pinku. Say it roughly like "pee-n-koo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is ピンク formal or casual?

ピンク is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is ピンク written in Japanese?

ピンク is written using katakana. Pinku (ピンク) is a katakana loanword from English.

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