noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Kyoto purple; reddish purple
A traditional Japanese color name for a slightly reddish purple, historically associated with Kyoto and often used in dyeing and textiles. Compare with 江戸紫 (Edo purple), which is a bluish purple.
See also: 江戸紫
The Kyoto purple hue of this kimono is beautiful.
Kyoto purple is more reddish than Edo purple.
Compound of 京 (Kyoto) and 紫 (purple), referring to a purple dye color traditionally associated with Kyoto.