noun
brownish red (traditional Japanese color)
Historical color term; used in contexts of traditional Japanese arts, textiles, or historical descriptions. The reading そい is also attested.
蘇比は、古代の染色で使われた色名の一つである。
Sohi is one of the color names used in ancient dyeing.
この着物の地色は蘇比に近い。
The base color of this kimono is close to sohi.
The exact derivation is uncertain; the term appears in historical Japanese color nomenclature, possibly related to dyeing techniques or natural pigments.