noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
A traditional Japanese color name, literally 'bush warbler brown', referring to a muted greenish-brown hue similar to the bird's plumage. Often used in contexts like kimono, ceramics, or traditional crafts.
See also: 鶯色
彼女は鶯茶の着物を着ていた。
She was wearing a greenish-brown kimono.
この茶碗は鶯茶
This tea bowl has an olive-brown glaze.
鶯色 is a lighter, more yellowish green, while 鶯茶 is a darker, brownish green.
Compound of 鶯 (uguisu, 'bush warbler') and 茶 (cha, 'brown'), referring to the brownish-green color of the bird's feathers.