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

What is the traditional Japanese color "Ichiiiro"?

Ichii-iro is a light brown with a reddish tint. Its name is said to come from the "ichii" tree. This ichii tree has a long history and is one of Japan's most ancient trees. The scepters used by priests are made from yew, and Emperor Nintoku bestowed the shakui with the highest rank at a shrine, hence the name "ichii." This highly durable wood was once prized as a building material for shrines and temples, and as a material for weapons.

First place color = Ichiiro

Even today, Ichii wood is sometimes used as a pencil material due to its durability. "Ichiiiro" is pronounced "ichiiro."

R143 G91 B80 / Ichiiro (First Color)

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 "Ichi-iro" is not pronounced "Ichikurai"

What is the traditional Japanese color "Ichiiiro"?

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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 "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"

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

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Minatonezumi" is not pronounced "Kanae-nezumi"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Minatonezumi" is not pronounced "Kanae-nezumi"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "lapis lazuli" is not pronounced "ryuri" (cucumber).

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "lapis lazuli" is not pronounced "ryuri" (cucumber).

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "indigo blue" is not pronounced "ran-iro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "indigo blue" is not pronounced "ran-iro"

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Shion-iro" is not pronounced "Murasakien"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Shion-iro" is not pronounced "Murasakien"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Yamahato-iro" is not pronounced "santo"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Yamahato-iro" is not pronounced "santo"

Can you read it? Japanese traditional color "Shuden Toucha" is not read as "Shuden Toucha"

Can you read it? Japanese traditional color "Shuden Toucha" is not read as "Shuden Toucha"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kamai-iro" is not pronounced "gamai-ro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kamai-iro" is not pronounced "gamai-ro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "sky blue" is not pronounced "kuu-iro" or "kara-iro."

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "sky blue" is not pronounced "kuu-iro" or "kara-iro."

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "hanairo" is not pronounced "ka-hairo"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "hanairo" is not pronounced "ka-hairo"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Nadeshiko-iro" is not pronounced "Nashiko-iro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Nadeshiko-iro" is not pronounced "Nashiko-iro"