Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Beni-kaba" is not pronounced "koukaba"

What is the traditional Japanese color "Benika"?

This refers to a reddish birch color, and is a type of soft brown. Birch itself is a calm color similar to the ears of cattails, while Benikaba is characterized by a warm tone with a slight reddish tint. Around the middle of the Edo period, it was loved as a ground color for kosode, and was known by the beautiful name "Shu Sakura." There is also a color called "Beni Kabacha" (Beni Kabacha tea) which has a stronger brownish color tone.

Red birch = Benikaba

One of the origins of the name is the cattail, which has a unique spike shape and grows in damp places, so it is said to be a sign of floods and water damage, and in ancient China it was also used as a disaster prevention plant.

DIC Japanese Traditional Colors: R181 G68 B52 #B54434 / Benikaba

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 "Koukaba" is not pronounced "Koukaba"

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Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Beni Wisteria" is not pronounced "Koutou"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Beni Wisteria" is not pronounced "Koutou"

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "navy blue" is not pronounced "gon"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "navy blue" is not pronounced "gon"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Matsuba-iro" is not pronounced "Shoyo"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Matsuba-iro" is not pronounced "Shoyo"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Sabi Celadon" is not pronounced "Shoseiji"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Sabi Celadon" is not pronounced "Shoseiji"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "ultramarine blue" is not pronounced "gunseiiro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "ultramarine blue" is not pronounced "gunseiiro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "purple and blue" is not pronounced "Murasakikon"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "purple and blue" is not pronounced "Murasakikon"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Mizuasagi" is not pronounced "sui asagi"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Mizuasagi" is not pronounced "sui asagi"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Edo purple" is not pronounced "Edoshi"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Edo purple" is not pronounced "Edoshi"

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

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

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "uguisu-iro" is not pronounced "ou-iro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "uguisu-iro" is not pronounced "ou-iro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "apricot color" is not pronounced "an-iro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "apricot color" is not pronounced "an-iro"

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Fujinezumi" is not pronounced "Toso" (fuji-nezumi).

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Fujinezumi" is not pronounced "Toso" (fuji-nezumi).

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kinparu-iro" It's not pronounced "Kaneharu"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kinparu-iro" It's not pronounced "Kaneharu"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Akebono-iro" is not pronounced "shoshoku"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Akebono-iro" is not pronounced "shoshoku"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Sakura Nezumi" is not pronounced "ouso"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Sakura Nezumi" is not pronounced "ouso"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Choshu-iro" is not pronounced "nagaharu"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Choshu-iro" is not pronounced "nagaharu"

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

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

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

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

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "light pink" is not pronounced "hakubeni"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "light pink" is not pronounced "hakubeni"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Sango vermilion" is not pronounced "sango aka iro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Sango vermilion" is not pronounced "sango aka iro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Tsubame-abura" is not pronounced "Tsubame-abura"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Tsubame-abura" is not pronounced "Tsubame-abura"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Azuki-iro" is not pronounced "komameiro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Azuki-iro" is not pronounced "komameiro"

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

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