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dark brown; chocolate brown
A deep, dark shade of brown resembling the color of something scorched. Literally 'burnt brown.' Used for colors of clothing, hair, furniture, and other items.
焦げ茶の革靴を買った。
I bought dark brown leather shoes.
彼女は髪を焦げ茶に染めた。
She dyed her hair dark brown.
焦げ茶色の木のテーブルが部屋の雰囲気に合っている。
The dark brown wooden table matches the atmosphere of the room.
USAGE:
Also written as 焦げ茶色 with the same meaning. Functions as a の-adjective when modifying nouns: 焦げ茶の鞄 (a dark brown bag). Part of the traditional Japanese color system.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 焦げ茶色 (dark brown — extended form)
- 焦げ茶の髪 (dark brown hair)
- 焦げ茶の革 (dark brown leather)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 茶色: brown — the standard, lighter brown
- 栗色: chestnut brown — a warm, reddish-brown shade