Can you read? Japanese traditional color “Benikonkin”? Not. It is familiar from Chinese medicine

A thick orange color that is a combination of red and yellow. After dyeing it yellow with Utsukin, it is then given a reddish tint with safflower and Suho, so it is said that there is a wide range of shades depending on the combination. It is said that this was a fashion that was born during the Edo period, when there was a ``Luxury Prohibition Order'' that prohibited wearing extravagant kimono, and people enjoyed using it as a ura-gashiri by attaching red-colored silk to the back of a plain kimono.

Red turmeric = beni turmeric

It was a popular color that even appeared in the 17th century literary figure Ihara Saikaku's ``The Amorous One Day Man.'' ``Kouutkin'' is pronounced Beni Ukon.

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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? Japanese traditional color “Benikonkin”? Not. It is well known in Chinese medicine

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

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

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"