丹に

noun

red earth; vermilion

Refers to red-colored earth or pigment, historically containing cinnabar or minium. Often used in traditional contexts, such as in art, architecture, or place names.

• この神じん社じゃの鳥とり居いは丹にで塗ぬられている。

  The torii gate of this shrine is painted with vermilion.

• 丹にの産さん地ちとして知しられる地ち域いきがある。

  There are regions known for producing red earth.