雌黄

しおう

Also written きに

Meanings

1. Noun orpiment (yellow mineral, or the pigment derived from it) See also: 石黄 (せきおう).
2. gamboge (tree resin, or the dull yellow pigment derived from it) See also: ガンボージ.
3. falsification; alteration

Kanji

• 雌 female. Read as シ.
• 黄 yellow. Read as オウ.

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