Translation guide
The gemstone amethyst is referred to by its loanword name in Japanese, with a few variations in writing and a native term for the color.
Referring to the purple quartz gemstone itself, such as in jewelry or mineralogy.
The most common and standard loanword for the gemstone, used in jewelry, fashion, and everyday contexts.
彼女はアメジストの指輪を買った。
She bought an amethyst ring.
A native Japanese term literally meaning 'purple crystal'. More formal or technical, often used in mineralogy or traditional contexts.
この紫水晶はブラジル産です。
This amethyst is from Brazil.
An alternative spelling of the loanword, less common but occasionally seen.
Describing the purple color associated with amethyst.
Literally 'amethyst color', a common way to describe the shade in fashion or design.
アメジスト色のドレスが素敵ですね。
That amethyst-colored dress is lovely.
アメシストの原石を展示している。
They are exhibiting raw amethyst stones.
The general word for purple. Often sufficient unless the specific gemstone hue is needed.
壁を紫に塗った。
I painted the wall purple.