noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
dark reddish brown; polished brown
A traditional Japanese color name for a deep, refined brown with reddish undertones, often associated with tea or ceramics.
この茶碗はとのちゃ色の釉薬がかかっている。
This tea bowl is glazed in a dark reddish-brown color.
とのちゃは、落ち着いた雰囲気の色として和装でも使われる。
Tono-cha is also used in traditional Japanese clothing as a calm, subdued color.