noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
tawny brown; dark vermillion
A traditional Japanese color name for a brownish-red or dark reddish-brown hue, often used in contexts like kimono, ceramics, or art.
She wore a kimono of tawny brown.
This tea bowl is glazed in dark vermillion.
小豆色 is a reddish-brown like adzuki beans, similar to 枯茶 but often slightly more muted and less orange.
bluish yellow; yellowish brown with a greenish tint
Standard kanji spelling for this color term.
Alternate kanji spelling, less common.
The term combines 枯 (withered, dried) and 茶 (tea, brown), suggesting the color of dried tea leaves. The alternate spelling 唐茶 (Chinese tea) may reflect historical associations with imported tea colors.