Color Terms Differ in Japan, US (IMAGE) Ohio State University Caption New research from Ohio State University finds significant differences in color terminology in Japan and the US and calls for "mizu" (light blue) to enter the ranks of one of the commonly used color terms in the Japanese lexicon. Credit Angela Brown Usage Restrictions Credit Ohio State License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.