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  2. Traditional colors of Japan - Wikipedia

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    The traditional colors of Japan trace their historical origins to the Twelve Level Cap and Rank System which was established in 603 by Prince Shōtoku and based on the five Chinese elements. In this system, rank and social hierarchy were displayed and determined by certain colors.

  3. Forbidden colors (Japan) - Wikipedia

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    Sawtooth oak (赤白橡, akashirotsurubami) is the color of the outerwear of the ex-Emperor of Japan. Ochre (黄丹, ōtan) is the color of the outerwear of the crown prince of Japan. Deep purple (深紫, kokimurasaki) is the outerwear color of 1st rank aristocrats. Rich gardenia (支子, kokikuchinashi) is

  4. List of colors (alphabetical) - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 14 December 2024. For other color lists, see Lists of colors. This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page. Please help improve this article by introducing citations to additional sources. Find sources: "List of colors" alphabetical ...

  5. Rising Sun Flag - Wikipedia

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    The Imperial Japanese Army first adopted the Rising Sun Flag in 1870. [21] The Imperial Japanese Army and the Imperial Japanese Navy both had a version of the flag; the naval ensign was off-set, with the red sun closer to the lanyard side, while the army's version (which was part of the regimental colors) was centered.

  6. Japanese aesthetics - Wikipedia

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    Japanese aesthetics comprise a set of ancient ideals that include wabi (transient and stark beauty), sabi (the beauty of natural patina and aging), and yūgen (profound grace and subtlety). [1] These ideals, and others, underpin much of Japanese cultural and aesthetic norms on what is considered tasteful or beautiful.

  7. Blue–green distinction in language - Wikipedia

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    For other colors, Swahili uses either rangi ya ___ ' the color of ___ ' or a shortened version, -a ___. For example, green is rangi ya kijani or rangi ya majani ' the color of grass/leaves '. Sky blue is rangi ya samawati ' the color of the sky ' from the Arabic word for sky سَمَاء samāʔ (plural: سَمَاوَات samāwāt).

  8. List of Japanese flags - Wikipedia

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    Flag Date Use Description 13 August 1999 – present: Civil and state flag and ensign of Japan. Flag ratio: 2:3. This flag was designated by Proclamation No. 127, 1999.The sun-disc is perfectly centered and is a brighter shade of red.

  9. Miko clothing - Wikipedia

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    Shinto priests also wear this outfit under their formal attire. Certain colors are forbidden in miko clothing, including yellow sumac dye (the color of the Emperor of Japan), yellow tan (the color of the Crown prince), and dull or gray colors similar to those used for funerals. [1] Miko clothing is traditionally handled with care. Guidelines ...