Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Tsubame-abura" is not pronounced "Tsubame-abura"

What is the traditional Japanese color "Tsubamejiro"?

A deep crimson with a blackish hue, tallow crimson is a traditional color that has been around for a long time. This color comes from "true crimson," a dye made from plant-based safflower, and "raw crimson," an animal-based color that contains a red pigment extracted from a small insect called lac scale. It is particularly associated with the ancient Chinese dynasty of Yan, and is thought to have been named after the red fat of the country. This deep crimson color gives an impression of nobility, and has historically been treasured as a color symbolizing feminine beauty.

Brown = dark red

The mid-Heian period document "Wamyo Ruijusho" also states that it was popular as a blusher or lipstick used as a cosmetic by women at the time. "Enjiiro" is pronounced "enji-iro".

DIC Japanese Traditional Colors: R159 G53 B58 #9F353A/Dark Brown

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 "Tsubame-abura" is not pronounced "Tsubame-abura"

What is the traditional Japanese color "Tsubamejiro"?

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Learn about Japan's traditional colors

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Sakura Nezumi" is not pronounced "ouso"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Sakura Nezumi" is not pronounced "ouso"

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "light pink" is not pronounced "hakubeni"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "light pink" is not pronounced "hakubeni"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Sango vermilion" is not pronounced "sango aka iro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Sango vermilion" is not pronounced "sango aka iro"

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Sohoko" is not pronounced "sohoko".

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Sohoko" is not pronounced "sohoko".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Rikyu-nezumi" is not pronounced "rikyu-so"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Rikyu-nezumi" is not pronounced "rikyu-so"

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "ash color" is not read as "haijuuiro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "ash color" is not read as "haijuuiro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Danjuro tea" is not pronounced "Dantorocha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Danjuro tea" is not pronounced "Dantorocha"

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

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

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Strawberry Color" - the red, sweet and sour color of that fruit has a name

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Strawberry Color" - the red, sweet and sour color of that fruit has a name

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Sabi Onando" is not pronounced "Seigonando"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Sabi Onando" is not pronounced "Seigonando"

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can you read it? Japanese traditional color "Kenpo-zome" is not pronounced "Kenpo-sen"

Can you read it? Japanese traditional color "Kenpo-zome" is not pronounced "Kenpo-sen"

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Iwai tea" is not pronounced "gan'icha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Iwai tea" is not pronounced "gan'icha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Ume-nezumi" is not pronounced "bainezumi"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Ume-nezumi" is not pronounced "bainezumi"

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

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

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

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

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

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