Translation guide
The color or plant lavender. In Japanese, the plant is usually ラベンダー, while the color is often described as ラベンダー色 or 藤色 (light purple).
The lavender plant, often associated with fragrance and gardens.
The most common and direct translation for the lavender plant. Used in everyday conversation.
The pale purple color associated with lavender flowers.
The scent of lavender, often used in aromatherapy or products.
Means 'lavender scent'. The most natural way to refer to the fragrance.
この石鹸はラベンダーの香りがします。
This soap has a lavender scent.
庭にラベンダーを植えました。
I planted lavender in the garden.
Literally 'lavender color'. Commonly used for the color in fashion and design.
彼女はラベンダー色のドレスを着ていた。
She was wearing a lavender dress.
Traditional Japanese color name meaning 'wisteria color', a light purple similar to lavender. Often used in traditional contexts.
この着物の藤色が美しい。
The wisteria color of this kimono is beautiful.
Means 'light purple'. A descriptive alternative when the exact shade is not important.
壁を薄紫色に塗った。
I painted the wall light purple.