The color looks like the safflower dye has faded, which is why it is called taiboku. Dark safflower dyeing was a color that noble people were allowed to wear. For those in a lower rank and the common people, we introduced theOne loaf dyedAndfaded scarletRelatively pale colors such as faded colors were allowed. Fading red is one of them. Although it is a faded color, the soft pink color is a color that makes your skin look beautiful and stands out.
Fading = Arazome
The English name is Old Rose. A beautiful pink with a faded, slightly dull tone, that is ``teiboku''. It is read as arazome or taiko.
DIC-N968/Taiko, Arazome
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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.
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