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

What is the traditional Japanese color "Kusayagi"?

Kusayanagi is a slightly dull green that combines the green of grass and the green of willow. This color name is thought to represent the color of the leaves of plants that are widely seen in nature. Willows are plants that grow mostly near water and are characterized by their way of swaying in the wind. Meanwhile, the green of grass changes with the seasons and is one of the most familiar shades to Japanese people. Combining these elements of nature, Kusayanagi is a color that is modest yet has a calm impression.

Grass willow = Kusayanagi

Willows have been familiar trees in the Japanese landscape since ancient times, and because of the beauty of their supple, drooping leaves, they often appear in waka poetry and paintings.

DIC Japanese Traditional Colors: R137 G145 B107 #89916B / Willow

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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.

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 "toricha" is not pronounced "toricha?"

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Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "purple and blue" is not pronounced "Murasakikon"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Mizuasagi" is not pronounced "sui asagi"

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Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Edo purple" is not pronounced "Edoshi"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Fujinezumi" is not pronounced "Toso" (fuji-nezumi).

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Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kinparu-iro" It's not pronounced "Kaneharu"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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