Translation guide
Describes a deep, rich brown color, often used for hair, eyes, wood, leather, and other natural materials.
The learner wants to describe something as dark brown in color.
The most common and neutral way to say 'dark brown'. Literally 'deep/thick brown'.
She has dark brown hair.
This sofa is dark brown.
Common loanword from English, often used in fashion, cosmetics, and product descriptions.
I bought a dark brown eyeshadow.
Literally 'scorched brown', implies a very dark, almost blackish brown. Often used for traditional items.
She is wearing a dark brown kimono.
Technical term meaning 'blackish brown' or 'dark brown', used in scientific or formal descriptions.
This mineral is dark brown in color.
The learner wants to describe someone's hair or eyes as dark brown.
The learner wants to describe food or drink that is dark brown, like coffee, chocolate, or soy sauce.
Her dark brown eyes are striking.