beni, kurenai, kō, ku The color crimson is beniiro or kurenai. A lipstick is kuchibeni. A lipstick brush is benifude. Fude is a brush. Red pickled ginger is called benishōga. It is sometimes served as a relish.   Kōcha is English tea. Kōhaku is red and white. It is a symbol of happy events. Kōhaku [...]