Translation guide
The color turquoise, a blue-green shade. In Japanese, it is commonly referred to by loanwords or descriptive terms. The gemstone is also called turquoise.
Referring to the blue-green color in general contexts like fashion, design, or description.
The most common and direct loanword for the color turquoise. Used in fashion, design, and everyday conversation.
She was wearing a turquoise dress.
Literally 'turquoise stone color'. More descriptive and slightly more formal or traditional than ターコイズ.
Means 'blue-green color'. A general term that can cover turquoise, but not specific to the gemstone. Used when the exact shade is less important.
Referring to the mineral or gemstone used in jewelry.
This paint is close to turquoise.
The sea sparkled in turquoise.
Specifically 'turquoise blue', emphasizing the blue side of the color. Used in design or fashion contexts.
I painted the wall turquoise blue.
The standard term for the turquoise gemstone. Literally 'Turkey stone', as it was historically traded through Turkey.
This ring uses turquoise.
The loanword can also refer to the gemstone, especially in fashion or jewelry contexts. Less formal than トルコ石.
I bought a turquoise necklace.