What is the traditional Japanese color "Momijiiro"?
As the name suggests, autumn leaves are a deep red color like maple leaves that change color in autumn. As a botanical name, maple means maple tree, and is written in kanji as "momiji" or "yellow leaves." The word "momiji" itself is a noun derived from the ancient verb "momizu." It means that plants turn yellow or red. Maple leaves are particularly beautiful among trees, and so maples came to be commonly called "momiji."
Autumn leaves color = Momijiiro
Autumn leaves have been familiar to Japanese people since ancient times. It is said that there are more than 100 poems about autumn leaves in the Man'yoshu. "Momijiiro" (autumn leaves color) is read as momijiiro.
R120 G194 B196 # 78C2C4 / Maple color
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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.
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