虚式「茈」
kyoshiki murasaki
The English phrase "hollow purple" is translated into Japanese as 虚式「茈」 (kyoshiki murasaki).
This phrase is the name of a fictional special attack used by the character Satoru Gojo in the series Jujutsu Kaisen.
What does it mean word for word?
The character 茈 (murasaki) specifically refers to the color purple.
How do you pronounce it?
kyoshiki murasaki
Did you know?
- In ancient Japan, the color 茈 (murasaki) was strictly regulated by the 'sumptuary laws' and could only be worn by the highest-ranking officials of the imperial court.
- The rare kanji 茈 is so uncommon in modern Japanese that most native speakers would recognize the sound 'murasaki' but could not write the character without a digital dictionary.
- While 茈 means 'purple', the character originally referred to a specific species of gromwell plant used to create the dye.
Examples in context
- 虚式「茈」の演出がすごい。Kyoshiki "Murasaki" no enshutsu ga sugoi.The visual effect of Hollow Purple is amazing.
- 彼は虚式「茈」を放った。Kare wa Kyoshiki "Murasaki" o hanatta.He unleashed Hollow Purple.
- 虚式「茈」は最強の技だ。Kyoshiki "Murasaki" wa saikyo no waza da.Hollow Purple is the strongest technique.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a manga scene.
- 健太 Kentaこの場面の虚式「茈」がかっこいい！Kono bamen no Kyoshiki Murasaki ga kakkoii!Hollow Purple in this scene is so cool!
- 結衣 Yui本当だね。迫力がすごいよ。Hontō da ne. Hakuryoku ga sugoi yo.You're right. The intensity is amazing.
- 健太 Kenta最強の技だよね。Saikyō no waza da yo ne.It's the strongest technique, isn't it?
- 結衣 Yuiうん、圧倒的すぎる。Un, attōteki sugiru.Yeah, it's just too overwhelming.
