Translation guide
The color khaki, a light brownish-yellow or tan, often used for military uniforms and casual clothing.
カーキ
khaki
Describing or referring to the color khaki, a light brownish-yellow or tan.
The most common and direct translation, used as a noun or adjective. Often refers to the color, but can also refer to khaki fabric or clothing.
彼はカーキのズボンをはいている。
He is wearing khaki pants.
このカーキ色のシャツが好きです。
I like this khaki-colored shirt.
Explicitly means 'khaki color'. Used when you want to be clear you're talking about the color, not the fabric.
Literally 'national defense color', an older term for the specific shade of khaki used by the Japanese military. Rarely used in everyday conversation.
I painted the wall khaki.
祖父の国防色の軍服がまだある。
My grandfather's khaki military uniform is still there.