Translation guide
Orpiment is a bright yellow mineral used historically as a pigment. In Japanese, it is primarily referred to by its mineral name 石黄 (せきおう) or the traditional pigment name 雄黄 (ゆうおう).
The mineral orpiment or the yellow pigment derived from it.
The standard mineralogical term for orpiment. Used in scientific and technical contexts.
石黄は硫化ヒ素の一種です。
Orpiment is a type of arsenic sulfide.
Traditional name for orpiment, especially when used as a pigment in Japanese art. Also used in Chinese medicine contexts.
Orpiment is used in this painting.