青あお黒ぐろい

i-adjective

bluish black; black with a blue tinge

Describes a dark color that appears black but has a subtle blue cast, often used for bruises, dark shadows, or certain natural objects.

• 転ころんだところが青あお黒ぐろく腫はれている。

  The spot where I fell is swollen and bluish black.

• 空そらが青あお黒ぐろい雲くもで覆おおわれてきた。

  The sky has become covered with bluish black clouds.