麹塵
also: きじん
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Meanings
1
yellow-green tinged with grey
Historical color term, primarily used in classical Japanese contexts to describe a specific muted yellow-green shade. Rare in modern language.
Kikujin is one of the color names found in Heian-period dyeing.
2
emperor's informal robes (abbreviation)
abbreviation
Abbreviation of 麹塵の袍 (kikujin no hō), referring to informal robes worn by the emperor in ancient court settings. Extremely rare and historical.
See also: 麹塵の袍
Kikujin, as an abbreviation of 'kikujin no hō,' referred to the emperor's everyday robes.