Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Uguisu-cha" is not pronounced "oucha"

What is the traditional Japanese color "uguisu-cha"?

This yellow-green color has a brownish hue reminiscent of a Japanese bush warbler's back. It has been commonly used since the Edo period, and is still popular today as one of the few Japanese yellow-green color names, along with miruiro (sea pine color). "Uguisu tea" is also mentioned in Chikamatsu Monzaemon's Joruri play "Yamazaki Yojibei's New Year's Pine Tree," proving that it was widely known even back then. The color tone of the dye has undergone changes, with a deep hue in the early Edo period, but changing to a relatively pale yellow-green from the middle to late period. Characterized by a subdued, subdued hue, it is a color that evokes traditional Japanese aesthetics.

Uguisucha = Nightingale Tea

Not only does it appear in Ukiyo-zoshi and Joruri, but it was also used as the color of the kimonos in portraits of beautiful women and actors.

DICDIC Traditional Japanese Color: R108 G96 B36 #6C6024 / Uguisucha

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 "Uguisu-cha" is not pronounced "oucha"

What is the traditional Japanese color "uguisu-cha"?

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Mushi Ao" is not pronounced "Chusei"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Mushi Ao" is not pronounced "Chusei"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese dye "chokozome" is not pronounced "chokozome"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese dye "chokozome" is not pronounced "chokozome"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "purple crow" is not pronounced "Murasaki Karasu"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "purple crow" is not pronounced "Murasaki Karasu"

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

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

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Mulberry Tea" is not pronounced "Soucha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Mulberry Tea" is not pronounced "Soucha"

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "moegi" is not pronounced "ho-ou"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "moegi" is not pronounced "ho-ou"

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

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

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

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

Can you read it? Japanese traditional color "Nozokiiro" is not pronounced "shiiro" (white)

Can you read it? Japanese traditional color "Nozokiiro" is not pronounced "shiiro" (white)

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "rapeseed flower color" is not pronounced "sai no hana"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "rapeseed flower color" is not pronounced "sai no hana"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "young bamboo color" is not pronounced "wakachiku"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "young bamboo color" is not pronounced "wakachiku"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can you read it? Japanese traditional color "Yanagi dye" is not pronounced "Ryusen"

Can you read it? Japanese traditional color "Yanagi dye" is not pronounced "Ryusen"

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Celadon color" is not pronounced "ao-ji-iro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Celadon color" is not pronounced "ao-ji-iro"

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

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

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

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