大おお紫むらさき

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.

• 大おお紫むらさきは日本にほんの国こく蝶ちょうとされることがある。

  The giant purple butterfly is sometimes considered Japan's national butterfly.

• オオムラサキの雄おすの翅はねは美うつくしい紫むらさき色いろをしている。

  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.

• 庭にわに大おお紫むらさきが咲さいている。

  The purple azalea is blooming in the garden.