Translation guide
A deep blue semi-precious stone, often used in jewelry and ornamentation. In Japanese, it is typically referred to by its loanword name or described by its color.
lapis lazuli (stone)
lapis lazuli (color)
The standard loanword for lapis lazuli, widely understood.
This ring uses lapis lazuli.
A traditional Japanese word for lapis lazuli, often used in poetic or historical contexts. Can also refer to a deep blue color.
lapis lazuli-colored sky
A technical mineralogical term for lapis lazuli. Rarely used in everyday conversation.
Lapis lazuli is mainly mined in Afghanistan.
Describing the deep blue color characteristic of lapis lazuli.
The most common way to describe the color of lapis lazuli. Literally 'lapis lazuli color'.
She wore a lapis lazuli-colored dress.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'a blue like lapis lazuli'. More explicit than 瑠璃色.
Ultramarine, a pigment historically made from lapis lazuli. Can be used to describe a similar deep blue, but is more associated with the pigment.
ラピスラズリ is the standard modern term for the stone. 瑠璃 is more traditional and often used in literary or artistic contexts, especially for the color. In everyday conversation about jewelry, ラピスラズリ is preferred.
The sky turned a blue like lapis lazuli.
Ultramarine paint was expensive.