Can you read? It is not the traditional Japanese color "Chutan" or Nakahyo. A gentle and gentle indigo color

Among the indigo dyes that have been popular for a long time, Chutan has a calm tone. The color is lighter than indigo and darker than light yellow, and in ancient times it was divided into four levels: deep blue, medium blue, secondary blue, and light blue, and it was the second darkest blue. From the time when it was called tan/light blue to tan color. In modern times, it is also a traditional color whose name has changed over time to Hanada color.

Chutan = Nakahanada

Among the indigo colors that are indispensable to Japanese dyeing culture, Chutan is an indigo that fits perfectly with the word "middle." ``Chutan'' is pronounced ``Nakahana''.

DIC-N994/Nakahanada

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 is not the traditional Japanese color "Chutan" or Nakahyo. A gentle and gentle indigo color

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Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Bengara-iro" is not pronounced "Ben-tsuka"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Bengara-iro" is not pronounced "Ben-tsuka"

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

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

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Fukagawa Nezumi" is not pronounced "Shinkawa Nezumi".

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Fukagawa Nezumi" is not pronounced "Shinkawa Nezumi".

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Mulberry dye" is not pronounced "Sousen"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Mulberry dye" is not pronounced "Sousen"

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

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

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Usu-kaki" is not pronounced "haku-kaki"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Usu-kaki" is not pronounced "haku-kaki"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Rikyu White Tea" is not pronounced "Rikyu Shiro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Rikyu White Tea" is not pronounced "Rikyu Shiro"

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Fox Color" is not pronounced "koi-ro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Fox Color" is not pronounced "koi-ro"

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Yamabuki-iro" is not pronounced "sanfuki-iro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Yamabuki-iro" is not pronounced "sanfuki-iro"

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Rikyu tea" is not pronounced "Toshikyu-cha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Rikyu tea" is not pronounced "Toshikyu-cha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Edo tea" is not pronounced "kotocha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Edo tea" is not pronounced "kotocha"

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Chitose tea" is not pronounced "Chitosecha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Chitose tea" is not pronounced "Chitosecha"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Higo soot bamboo" is not pronounced "Higo susuchiku"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Higo soot bamboo" is not pronounced "Higo susuchiku"

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 "Ichi-iro" is not pronounced "Ichikurai"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Ichi-iro" is not pronounced "Ichikurai"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Clove tea" is not pronounced "chokocha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Clove tea" is not pronounced "chokocha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Enshu tea" is not pronounced "Toshu-cha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Enshu tea" is not pronounced "Toshu-cha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Yamabuki tea" is not pronounced "sansui-cha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Yamabuki tea" is not pronounced "sansui-cha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "steamed chestnut color" is not pronounced "jōkuri-iro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "steamed chestnut color" is not pronounced "jōkuri-iro"

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Sunflower color" is not read as "Muko Aoi"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Sunflower color" is not read as "Muko Aoi"

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "navy blue" is not read as "konseiiro"