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[Color Quiz] The day after tomorrow of "●●", a promise that cannot be counted on.Today's quiz is about a proverb that may have appeared in the Edo period. It is said that the proverb came to be used in this way because of the weather and because of the busy and prosperous business. The day after tomorrow" is an example of an unreliable promise that seems to have appeared in the Edo period. What is the word that applies to "●●"? Wholesalers, konya, machiya Correct answer: konya A konya is a dyer in the Edo period. Dyeing work is affected by the weather and tends to be finished late. Customers
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Color Quiz] What color has the lowest light tonus value?Today's quiz is about light tonus values. The light tonus value is the degree of muscle tension caused by light and was compiled by Stein and Ferré in 1910. The light tonus value is a very interesting perspective on how the color of light changes muscle tension. Which of the following colors has the lowest light tonus value? Blue Green Beige Correct answer is beige. Beige Path
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Color Quiz] Color names (English) and Japanese color names that mean famous paintings, masterpieces, and other timeless works of art.Today's quiz is about color names with the nuance of "eternity. The color names are often used in Japanese and English, and the slight differences between the two languages are also interesting and culturally significant. The following is a Japanese translation of an English color name that means a timeless work of art, such as a masterpiece, a masterpiece of painting, a masterpiece of music, etc. Which of the following is an appropriate translation? The correct answer is: Tokiwa-iro. The English name for evergreen is evergreen.
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Color Quiz] Colors that were forbidden as celadon colors.Today's quiz is from the Tang Dynasty of China. Celadon porcelain ware began to flourish and the best pieces were presented to angels. The color of the celadon porcelain used at that time is shown below. Question: Which of the following colors was forbidden in celadon presented to angels during the Tang Dynasty in China? Celadon is the color of the highest grade of celadon. It is a pale blue-green color with a mysterious hue.
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Color Quiz] Kenji Miyazawa's favorite color was...Today's quiz comes from writer Kenji Miyazawa. A poet, writer of children's stories, teacher, scientist, and religious leader, Kenji Miyazawa's works are loved by many people. This time, we will discuss the colors often used in Kenji Miyazawa's works. What color did Kenji Miyazawa often use to create a beautiful and fantastic space in his many works? The correct answer is here Kikyoku (Chinese bellflower) Black betel nut (betel nut black) Ai (indigo)
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[Color Quiz] Another name for the color gold is...Today's quiz is about gold. Which of the following is another name for the color gold? The correct answer is here. The explanation of each color is as follows. Korozen: A reddish-brown color dyed with the heartwood of the Japanese wax tree (Haze) and Suoh, and used for the emperor's robe.
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Color Quiz] What is the oldest Japanese color name?Today's quiz is about the origin of color names. There are many different color names in languages around the world, but there seem to be certain rules when it comes to the birth of color names in each language. (For more information, please refer to "Basic Color Words" by Berlin and Kay.) What were the earliest names used for the various colors in Japan? [Question] Which of the following is not included in the four color words that are believed to have been used the earliest in Japan?
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Color Quiz] What are the five colors of soba noodles?Today's quiz is about soba (buckwheat noodles). Many of you may have eaten soba at the end of the year. Soba is said to come in five colors. What are the five colors of soba? Stem: red, leaf: green, pollen: yellow, flower: white, and fruit: black. We generally eat buckwheat berries, although we do not eat the flowers and stems,
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[Color Quiz] Does color change how fast time passes?Today's quiz is about cold and warm colors. Which color makes time seem to go by faster in a meeting or conference? When you are in a meeting or meeting, if a blue or blue-green color is in your field of vision, it is said that you feel as if time is passing ●● faster than it actually is. It is said to make you feel as if time has passed more quickly than it actually has. Red and o
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Color Quiz] The Language of GerberaNew Year's Day, January 1, 2023. Happy New Year! We look forward to working with you again this year. Now, the first article of this year is a color quiz. The language of flowers of gerbera seems to be different depending on its color. Quiz] The language of flowers of gerbera changes depending on the color of the flower. Which of the following is appropriate as the language of flowers of red gerbera? The language of flowers of the red gerbera is "mysterious love," "positive attitude," and "love of the world.