紫紺

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 紫紺 is read しこん and means a deep blue-purple.
• Basic usage: It is used for the color of a sunset sky or a flag carried at the head of a group of athletes.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Component readings
  • In this word, 紫 is read し, and 紺 is read こん.