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

What is the traditional Japanese color "Tocha"?

Tocha is a light grayish-reddish brown. It is thought to have originated from the color of Chinese tea, which was popular from the Momoyama to Edo periods. The first record of the color name appears in the Nippo Jisho (Japanese-Portuguese Dictionary), published in 1603, where it is described as "a kind of hue resembling the color of tea." This shows that the impression of Chinese tea, which was introduced to Japan under the influence of the Nanban culture of the time, became established as a color name.

Karacha = Karacha

In the essay "Guzatsuzo" written by Tamiya Kikkan from the Bunsei to Tenpo eras, it is written that Tocha was one of the colors favored by tea masters and connoisseurs, along with "Kinran, Ginran, Shirocha, Uguisucha, Tencha, Karacha." "Tocha" is pronounced "karacha."

DIC Traditional Japanese Colors: R180 G113 B87 #B47157 / Karacha

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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 "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"

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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 "Uguisu-cha" is not pronounced "oucha"

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

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"

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

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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"

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

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

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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"

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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"

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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"