
朱 - Vermilion
Ancient shrines in Japan were painted in Vermilion because people believed the color protected against evil spirits. Picture a sacred Tree standing tall, its trunk coated in glowing vermilion, with a craftsman carefully applying the pigment using a long bended brush.
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朱 - Vermilion
Index # 1100
Grade 6
6 strokes
JLPT Level : N1
Readings : シュ