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Learn about Japan's traditional colors

2024.1.26

Can you read? It is also read as ``Shinshu'', but it was read differently in the Manyoshu.










What is Japan's traditional color "Shinshu"?




Shinshu is a blackish red color similar to the mineral vermilion sand. "Shin" refers to natural vermilion as opposed to man-made silver vermillion, and "vermilion" is a natural red pigment called "Shusa", which is the source of mercury sulfide in nature. The high-quality material produced in Cinzhou, Hunan Province, China, has another name: cinnabar, and this color name was given to emphasize that it is a highly pure and unadulterated vermilion.





Shinshu = Masoho

 

 

The correct reading is "Shinshu," but in the waka poems that appear in the Manyoshu, it is written as "Masoho." ``Mashu'' is pronounced ``masoho.''







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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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