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.
Sohi is one of the color names used in ancient dyeing.
The base color of this kimono is close to sohi.
Single-character kanji form; extremely rare and mainly encountered in historical or specialized contexts.
The exact derivation is uncertain; the term appears in historical Japanese color nomenclature, possibly related to dyeing techniques or natural pigments.