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Learn about Japan's traditional colors

2024.12.17

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










What is the traditional Japanese color "Platinum"?




A shiny silver-white color with a grayish-white tinge, the traditional color for "platinum" is white gold. Famous for its flexibility and strength, platinum remains unchanged even at high temperatures. It is harder than silver and is said to be dissolvable only by aqua regia, a very strong acid. Platinum is mainly produced in the Ural region of Russia, South Africa, Colombia, etc. It began in 1735 when a Spanish naval officer found a white metal similar to silver on the shores of Lake Pinto River in Colombia.





Platinum = Hakkin

 

One theory about the origin of the word "platinum" is that it is a diminutive of "plata," which means silver in Spanish, to form "platina." On the other hand, it is also said to be derived from "Platina del Pinto" (little silver from the Pinto River). "Platinum" is pronounced "hakkin."







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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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