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

What is the traditional Japanese color "Kurobeni"?

Kurobeni refers to a reddish-purple-black color. It is a color created by layering the black of betel nut on top of a crimson dye base. It is also called "reddish black" or "blackish red." Betel nut alone does not produce a deep black, but rather a slightly glossy, moist finish, so Kurobeni is thought to have been a refined reddish-purple black, like that of purple sandalwood or rosewood. The name of this dye emerged during the Edo period and was used especially for formal costumes such as Noh costumes.

Kurobeni = Black red

Betel nuts are the nuts of the betel nut tree, a palm plant native to Southeast Asia. In the past, they were used as a dye and were also enjoyed by holding in the mouth. "Kurobeni" is pronounced "kurobeni."

DIC Traditional Japanese Colors: R63 G43 B54 #3F2B36 / Kurobeni

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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? Japanese traditional color "Yoshioka dye" is not pronounced "Kichiokasen"

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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"

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

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

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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 "Mulberry color" is not pronounced "Sou no mi iro"

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

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

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

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