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2024.2.17

Can you read? The hint for Japanese traditional color “Hashizome” is pronounced as “Ha○zo○”










What is the traditional Japanese color “Hashizome”?




Hashizome, which has an impressive warm yellow color, is a color created by brewing the yellow core of the deciduous tree ``Yamahaze'', which belongs to the sumac family, and roasting it with camellia charcoal lye or alum. According to the ``Gyokuki,'' a book about the lives of military personnel from the Edo period, it is mentioned that it was used for armor, and also that it was used for armor. It is said that Yamahaze was also used as the pigment raw material for Ho).





Hajizome = Hajizome

 

 

Because the leaves turn beautiful in autumn, they are also called ``Hasaku-koji'' in the world of haiku, and are a seasonal word for autumn. ``Hajizome'' is read as Hajizome.







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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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