朱

Traditional vermilion red used for shrine gates and official seals.

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Vermilion / Scarlet

This term refers to the vivid red-orange pigment traditionally used for shrine architecture and official seal ink.

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鳥居の朱が目に鮮やかです。

The vermilion of the shrine gate is strikingly vivid.

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朱

あけ, しゅ

Traditional vermilion red used for shrine gates and official seals.

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