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

What is the traditional Japanese color "silver"?

Silver is a grayish-white color that shines in the light, like metallic silver. Among light grays, it is close to a slightly whitish "white mouse" and is sometimes called "shirogane-iro." Silver has the property of turning black when it reacts with sulfur, and a technique called "smoked silver" was developed that takes advantage of this chemical reaction by intentionally smoking it to create a deep gray color. Additionally, by mixing gold and silver to create an alloy, it is possible to create a variety of different gold colors.

Silver = Giniro

In Japan, gold has been likened to the "sun" and silver to the "moon." While gold symbolizes strength, silver represents serenity and dignity. "Silver" is pronounced "gin-iro."

DIC Traditional Japanese Colors: R189 G192 B186 #BDC0BA/Silver

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 "silver" is not pronounced "shirogane-iro"

What is the traditional Japanese color "silver"?

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Can you read this? The traditional Japanese color "鮮緑" is not pronounced "senmidori".

Can you read this? The traditional Japanese color "鮮緑" is not pronounced "senmidori".

Can you read this? The traditional Japanese color "紅絹" is not pronounced "benikinu".

Can you read this? The traditional Japanese color "紅絹" is not pronounced "benikinu".

Can you read this? The traditional Japanese color "銀鼠" is not pronounced "shirogane-nezumi".

Can you read this? The traditional Japanese color "銀鼠" is not pronounced "shirogane-nezumi".

Can you read this? The traditional Japanese color "葡萄茶" is not pronounced "budōcha".

Can you read this? The traditional Japanese color "葡萄茶" is not pronounced "budōcha".

Can you read this? The traditional Japanese color "yokan-iro" is not pronounced "yōkō".

Can you read this? The traditional Japanese color "yokan-iro" is not pronounced "yōkō".

Can you read this? The traditional Japanese color "雇唐茶" is not pronounced "tokitōcha".

Can you read this? The traditional Japanese color "雇唐茶" is not pronounced "tokitōcha".

Can you read this? The traditional Japanese color "Shinbashi-iro" is not pronounced "Shinkyo".

Can you read this? The traditional Japanese color "Shinbashi-iro" is not pronounced "Shinkyo".

Can you read this? The traditional Japanese color "薄桜" is not pronounced "usuou".

Can you read this? The traditional Japanese color "薄桜" is not pronounced "usuou".

Can you read this? The traditional Japanese color "本紫" is not pronounced "honshi".

Can you read this? The traditional Japanese color "本紫" is not pronounced "honshi".

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 "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 "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"