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

What is Japan's traditional color "Chitose Green"?

Chitose Midori is a deep, calming green reminiscent of pine needles. The color's name comes from the meaning "a green that remains unchanged even after a thousand years," and in association with the evergreen pine tree, it is considered a symbol of longevity and eternity. In the late Heian period story "Sagomo Monogatari," costumes featuring multiple layers of the deep green of pine appear, suggesting that people at the time found special meaning in this color. Pine trees have long been considered trees inhabited by gods, and were an essential part of celebrations and folk events. Chitose Midori is said to have been dyed by crossing indigo and kariyasu, and its natural, deep green exudes both calmness and strength.

Chitose Midori

Pine trees are an essential part of New Year's kadomatsu (gate pine decorations) and celebratory occasions, and have been considered a symbol of eternal youth and longevity. "Chitose Midori" is pronounced "senzai midori."

DIC Traditional Japanese Color: R54G86B60 #36563C / Senzai Midori

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 "Chitose Midori" is not pronounced "Chitose Midori"

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Aka Kuchiha" is not pronounced "Sekikuchiha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Aka Kuchiha" is not pronounced "Sekikuchiha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "gardenia" is not pronounced "shishi" (lion)

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "gardenia" is not pronounced "shishi" (lion)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can you read it? Japanese traditional color "Yoshioka dye" is not pronounced "Kichiokasen"

Can you read it? Japanese traditional color "Yoshioka dye" is not pronounced "Kichiokasen"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Mulberry color" is not pronounced "Sou no mi iro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Mulberry color" is not pronounced "Sou no mi iro"

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

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

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "burnt brown" is not pronounced "sho-cha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "burnt brown" is not pronounced "sho-cha"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kuro Tobi" is not pronounced "Kokutonbi"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kuro Tobi" is not pronounced "Kokutonbi"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "silver soot bamboo" is not pronounced "ginsutsuchiku"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "silver soot bamboo" is not pronounced "ginsutsuchiku"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "blue-green" is not pronounced "seiryoku"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "blue-green" is not pronounced "seiryoku"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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