What does kohaku mean in Japanese?

Kohaku (紅白) in Japanese means red and white. It's often used to describe things that are red and white in color, such as:

* Kohaku koi: A type of fancy carp with red and white coloration.

* Kohaku mochi: Red and white rice cakes, often served during celebrations.

* Kohaku fireworks: Fireworks with red and white displays.

The word itself is a compound of 紅 (kurenai/beni - red) and 白 (shiro - white).