| Selection1999 |
| Sample | Explanation | Date |
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Kare-iro [dead leaves] The completely dying color of grasses or leaves. | Dec. 4, 1999 |
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Tokusa-iro [scouring rush] The name of the dyeing. The dark green. | Nov. 3, 1999 |
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[salmon pink] The color of the flesh of the salmon. Reddish pink. | Oct. 2, 1999 |
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Shinbashi-iro [Shinbashi color] The color which was liked by Geisya at Tokyo-Shinbashi. | Sep. 4, 1999 |
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Hito-iro [flesh color] The color of the flesh. The color of the skin. | Aug. 1, 1999 |
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Maccha-iro [powdered green tea] Maccha is made by milling green tea. | Jul. 3, 1999 |
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Mizu-asagi [light blue] Light blue. (Mizu and asagi mean 'water' and 'leek') | Jun. 5, 1999 |
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Syobu-iro, Ayame-iro [iris] The color like the iris flower. Bluish purple. | May. 1, 1999 |
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Sakura-iro [cherry blossom, baby pink] The color like cherry blossoms. Light red. | Apr. 3, 1999 |
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Usukoubai [light pink] The color like the flower of the plum tree with red blossoms. | Mar. 6, 1999 |
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[snow white] The white color like snow. | Feb. 6, 1999 |
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Kogane-iro [gold] The color which shines in the yellow as golden. Gold. | Jan. 4, 1999 |
