Translation guide
A blue-green color, often associated with the gemstone turquoise. In Japanese, this color is commonly expressed with loanwords or descriptive terms.
Describing something as the color turquoise blue, a shade between blue and green.
The most direct and common loanword for 'turquoise blue'. Used in fashion, design, and everyday contexts.
彼女はターコイズブルーのドレスを着ていた。
She was wearing a turquoise blue dress.
Shortened form, often used as a color name. Can also refer to the gemstone.
A native Japanese term meaning 'blue-green color'. More descriptive and less specific than the loanword.
海は青緑色に輝いていた。
The sea sparkled in turquoise blue.
Literally 'turquoise stone color'. Rarely used; more common in gemology or traditional contexts.
この花瓶はトルコ石色の釉薬がかかっている。
This vase has a turquoise blue glaze.
このターコイズのネックレスはきれいですね。
This turquoise necklace is beautiful, isn't it?