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

What is the traditional Japanese color "chestnut skin tea"?

Chestnut skin tea is a dark reddish-brown color reminiscent of the skin of a ripe chestnut. Like chestnut skin color, it was named after the color of the hard skin of the fruit. Chestnut bark and burrs contain a lot of tannin, which has long been used as a solvent and dye for tanning leather. During the Edo period, it was popular as a neutral shade of brown, and was particularly popular as a color for women's obi. In Ueda Akinari's essay "Kankutsudan" (1822), he wrote, "Yesterday's tea is today's chestnut skin color," which shows that it was a popular color at the time.

Chestnut skin tea = Kurikawacha

Chestnut trees bear abundant fruit in the fall, and their bark and leaves have long been used as dyes and medicines. The color of chestnut skin tea is deeply connected to the natural color and material properties of the chestnut. "Chestnut skin tea" is pronounced "kurikawacha."

DIC Traditional Japanese Colors: R106 G64 B40 #6A4028 / Chestnut Skin 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 "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"

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

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 "Chitose Midori" is not pronounced "Chitose Midori"

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

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"

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

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

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

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

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

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