Translation guide
The color burgundy, a dark red-purple shade, and related uses like Burgundy wine.
Describing or naming the dark red-purple color.
The most common direct loanword for the color burgundy. Used in fashion, design, and everyday contexts.
彼女はバーガンディーのドレスを着ていた。
She was wearing a burgundy dress.
A traditional Japanese color term for a deep crimson or dark red, similar to burgundy. Often used for fabrics, lacquerware, and autumn leaves.
Literally 'wine red', a common term for a dark red color like red wine. Slightly more generic than burgundy but often used interchangeably.
From Bordeaux wine, used in fashion and cosmetics for a deep wine color. Less common than バーガンディー but understood.
Referring to wine from the Burgundy region of France.
The standard term for Burgundy wine. Use this when specifically talking about wine from Burgundy.
ブルゴーニュワインは高いですが美味しいです。
Burgundy wine is expensive but delicious.
この着物のえんじ色が美しい。
The burgundy color of this kimono is beautiful.
ワインレッドのソファが欲しい。
I want a burgundy sofa.
ボルドーの口紅を買った。
I bought a burgundy lipstick.
Short for Burgundy wine, often used in menus or casual conversation when context is clear.
今夜はブルゴーニュを開けよう。
Let's open a Burgundy tonight.