Translation guide
The color turquoise, a blue-green shade. In Japanese, it is commonly referred to by loanwords or descriptive terms. The gemstone is also called turquoise.
Referring to the blue-green color in general contexts like fashion, design, or description.
The most common and direct loanword for the color turquoise. Used in fashion, design, and everyday conversation.
Literally 'turquoise stone color'. More descriptive and slightly more formal or traditional than ターコイズ.
この絵の具はトルコ石色に近い。
This paint is close to turquoise.
Means 'blue-green color'. A general term that can cover turquoise, but not specific to the gemstone. Used when the exact shade is less important.
海が青緑色に輝いていた。
The sea sparkled in turquoise.
Referring to the mineral or gemstone used in jewelry.
彼女はターコイズのドレスを着ていた。
She was wearing a turquoise dress.
Specifically 'turquoise blue', emphasizing the blue side of the color. Used in design or fashion contexts.
壁をターコイズブルーに塗った。
I painted the wall turquoise blue.
The standard term for the turquoise gemstone. Literally 'Turkey stone', as it was historically traded through Turkey.
この指輪にはトルコ石が使われている。
This ring uses turquoise.
The loanword can also refer to the gemstone, especially in fashion or jewelry contexts. Less formal than トルコ石.
ターコイズのネックレスを買った。
I bought a turquoise necklace.