Definitions

1. proper noun

A region in Japan, especially the northern part of the Kii Peninsula.

“The murasaki region in Japan has stunning beaches.”

2. noun

The purple color, especially the deep reddish-purple color reminiscent of the color of the Japanese wisteria flower (Fragrant Wisteria, or ‘murasaki’ in Japanese).

“The sunset had a beautiful murasaki hue.”

3. adjective

Describing something that has the color murasaki, or something related to the region of murasaki in Japan.

“The murasaki-colored dress was very fashionable.”