Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kincha" is not pronounced "Koncha"

What is the traditional Japanese color "Kincha"?

Kincha is a unique yellow-brown color with a golden reddish hue. The "kin" in the name refers to its brilliance and warmth, while the "cha" refers to its brown-like color. According to the Edo period dyeing document "Tosei Somemono Kan" (1696, 9th year of the Genroku era), Kincha was dyed using a dyeing method using the bark of the Japanese bayberry. First, the base dye is done with the bark of the Japanese bayberry, and after drying, the bark is added to the dye solution of the Japanese bayberry and dyed again, creating a deep reddish yellow-brown color.

Gold tea = Kincha

During the Edo period, gold tea was used to dye clothing and fabric products, and was popular as a luxurious color. "Gold tea" is pronounced "kincha."

DIC Traditional Japanese Colors: R199 G128 B45 #C7802D/Golden Brown

What is “Learn about Japan’s traditional colors”?
We will also introduce beautiful traditional Japanese colors, how to read their kanji, and the background behind the colors. Let's enjoy together the Japanese sensibilities that have been passed down since ancient times.

Reference books: “Beautiful Japanese Traditional Colors” published by PIE International, “365 Days of Poons Illustrated Book” written by Reki Seikatsu and published by Genkosha

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Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kincha" is not pronounced "koncha"

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Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Ebicha" is not pronounced "Kairocha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Ebicha" is not pronounced "Kairocha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "burnt brown" is not pronounced "sho-cha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "burnt brown" is not pronounced "sho-cha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "white" is not pronounced "haku"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "white" is not pronounced "haku"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kotochi" is not pronounced "Kitochi"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kotochi" is not pronounced "Kitochi"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Motonezumi" is not pronounced "Motonezumi"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Motonezumi" is not pronounced "Motonezumi"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Amber" is not pronounced "Kofuku"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Amber" is not pronounced "Kofuku"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Umimatsucha" is not pronounced "Umimatsucha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Umimatsucha" is not pronounced "Umimatsucha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kuro Tobi" is not pronounced "Kokutonbi"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kuro Tobi" is not pronounced "Kokutonbi"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "silver soot bamboo" is not pronounced "ginsutsuchiku"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "silver soot bamboo" is not pronounced "ginsutsuchiku"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "blue-green" is not pronounced "seiryoku"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "blue-green" is not pronounced "seiryoku"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kouhikawa" is not pronounced "Kouhikawa"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kouhikawa" is not pronounced "Kouhikawa"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Yanagicha" is not pronounced "ryuucha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Yanagicha" is not pronounced "ryuucha"

Can you read it? Japanese traditional color "Hiiro" is not pronounced "Hiiro"

Can you read it? Japanese traditional color "Hiiro" is not pronounced "Hiiro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Shibazome" is not pronounced "Murasakizome"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Shibazome" is not pronounced "Murasakizome"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kikyou" is not pronounced "Kikkou"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kikyou" is not pronounced "Kikkou"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Bicha" is not pronounced "Bicha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Bicha" is not pronounced "Bicha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Mamegaracha" is not pronounced "Togaracha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Mamegaracha" is not pronounced "Togaracha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "light blue" is not pronounced "hakusei"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "light blue" is not pronounced "hakusei"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Susuchiku" is not pronounced "Susuchiku"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Susuchiku" is not pronounced "Susuchiku"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "green" is not pronounced "ryoku"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "green" is not pronounced "ryoku"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "senkaki" is not pronounced "senkaki"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "senkaki" is not pronounced "senkaki"

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Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kurumiiro" is not pronounced "Koto"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Mushi Ao" is not pronounced "Chusei"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Mushi Ao" is not pronounced "Chusei"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "purple" is not pronounced "shi"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "purple" is not pronounced "shi"

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Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Tocha" is not pronounced "Toucha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kurikawairo" is not pronounced "Awahiiro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kurikawairo" is not pronounced "Awahiiro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "light blue" is not pronounced "suiiro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "light blue" is not pronounced "suiiro"

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Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Fujiiro" is not pronounced "Toushoku"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kamonohane" is not pronounced "kamonohane"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kamonohane" is not pronounced "kamonohane"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese dye "chokozome" is not pronounced "chokozome"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese dye "chokozome" is not pronounced "chokozome"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "purple crow" is not pronounced "Murasaki Karasu"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "purple crow" is not pronounced "Murasaki Karasu"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Ebiiro" is not pronounced "Gamairo"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Ebiiro" is not pronounced "Gamairo"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Aotakeiro" is not pronounced "Seichiku"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Aotakeiro" is not pronounced "Seichiku"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Mulberry Tea" is not pronounced "Soucha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Mulberry Tea" is not pronounced "Soucha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kyuyoiro" is not pronounced "kyuyo"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kyuyoiro" is not pronounced "kyuyo"

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Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "moegi" is not pronounced "ho-ou"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Shirotochi" is not pronounced "shirotochi"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Shirotochi" is not pronounced "shirotochi"