noun
giant purple butterfly; Sasakia charonda
A large nymphalid butterfly native to East Asia. The male has striking purple wings. Often considered Japan's national butterfly.
大紫は日本の国蝶とされることがある。
The giant purple butterfly is sometimes considered Japan's national butterfly.
オオムラサキの雄の翅は美しい紫色をし
The wings of the male giant purple butterfly are a beautiful purple.
noun
Rhododendron oomurasaki; purple azalea
A species of azalea with large purple flowers. The scientific name is Rhododendron pulchrum var. speciosum, often called 'Oomurasaki' in Japanese.
庭に大紫が咲いている。
The purple azalea is blooming in the garden.