紅殻
also: べんがら
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Meanings
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red iron oxide; red ocher
A reddish-brown pigment traditionally used in Japanese crafts, pottery, and building materials. The name derives from Bengal, where it was originally imported.
See also: ベンガラ
Red iron oxide has been used as a pigment for traditional Japanese buildings.
The red color of this pottery comes from red ocher.