栗色(くりいろ)

Composed of 栗(くり) (chestnut) + 色(いろ) (color). A traditional Japanese color name describing a warm, dark brown with reddish tones, like the shell of a Japanese chestnut.

Common collocations

• 栗色(くりいろ)の髪(かみ): chestnut/auburn hair
• 栗色(くりいろ)に染(そ)める: to dye chestnut brown
• 栗色(くりいろ)の瞳(ひとみ): chestnut-colored eyes

Similar words

• 茶色(ちゃいろ): brown — the general term for brown
• 焦(こ)げ茶(ちゃ): dark brown — darker, without the reddish warmth
• こげ茶色(ちゃいろ): dark brown color

Cultural note

One of Japan's traditional color names (和色(わしょく)). 栗色(くりいろ) is one of the most popular hair color choices in Japan, as it is a natural-looking shade that is common in hair dye products.