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    3. 藍

    藍

    藍あい

    dyer's knotweed (Persicaria tinctoria, used to produce indigo dye)

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    あいアイ

    Noun

    1.
    dyer's knotweed (Persicaria tinctoria, used to produce indigo dye)
    word usually written using kana alone
    2.
    indigo (dye)
    3.
    indigo (colour)

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    彼かの女じょは藍あい色いろの着き物ものを着きていた。

    She was wearing an indigo-colored kimono.

    KMT7Fashion & BeautyCulture & Traditions
    この布ぬのは天てん然ねんの藍あいで染そめられている。

    This fabric is dyed with natural indigo.

    KMT9Art & DesignCulture & Traditions
    藍あいの葉はから美うつくしい染せん料りょうが作つくられる。

    Beautiful dye is made from indigo leaves.

    KMT9Nature & EnvironmentArt & Design
    浮うき世よ絵えには、鮮あざやかな藍あい色いろがよく使つかわれている。

    Vivid indigo blue is often used in Ukiyo-e prints.

    KMT9Art & DesignHistory
    藍あい染ぞめの技ぎ術じゅつは、日に本ほんの伝でん統とう工こう芸げいとして世せ界かい的てきに評ひょう価かされている。

    The art of indigo dyeing is globally recognized as a traditional Japanese craft.

    KMT10Art & DesignCulture & Traditions

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    藍
    あい…(1)
    indigo
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