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

What is the traditional Japanese color "Seiseki"?

Seibi is a dull blue-green color that originates from an ancient Chinese blue-green gemstone, and both "sei" and "bi" refer to blue-green hues. In Japan, Seibi is thought to be a color name based on the color of the gemstone, but since it was also used as the color of monks' and nuns' clothing, it is assumed to have been a calm, subdued blue-green. The background to the color name reflects the beauty of the natural mineral and its religious uses, and it is a color that is deeply connected to ancient culture and beliefs.

Blue and blue

The character "青" also symbolizes "clear water" and "pure heart," and is often used in poetry, calligraphy, and paintings to express ideal beauty and nobility. "青青" is pronounced "seiheki."

DIC Japanese Traditional Colors: R38 G135 B133 #268785 / Seiheki

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 "seihei" is not pronounced "aomidori"

What is the traditional Japanese color "Seiseki"?

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Learn about Japan's traditional colors

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 "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 "Koukaba" is not pronounced "Koukaba"

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

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"