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青褐 (あおかち) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

青褐あおかち

Meanings

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noun

dark indigo with brighter blue tones

A specific traditional Japanese color name; used in artistic, textile, or descriptive contexts.

この着き物ものの青あお褐かちの色いろ合あいが美うつくしい。
The dark indigo with brighter blue tones of this kimono is beautiful.

Kanji

青blue, green
褐brown, woollen kimono

Similar words

藍あい色いろ
藍色 is a more common term for indigo blue, while 青褐 specifically refers to a dark indigo with brighter blue highlights.

Etymology

Compound of 青 (blue) and 褐 (dark brown/indigo). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the term is a traditional Japanese color name.