朱
あけ
ake
JLPT N16 strokesKanjiLevel 100 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
朱 is the kanji for "Red / Bloody / Scarlet". A common reading is あけ (ake). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Red / Bloody / Scarlet
Also : Red · Bloody · Scarlet · Cinnabar · Vermilion
Readings
kunあけ/ akeonしゅ/ shu
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Example Sentences
朱色の夕日が美しい。
しゅいろのゆうひがうつくしい。
The vermilion sunset is beautiful.
朱筆で修正を加えた。
しゅひつでしゅうせいをくわえた。
I made corrections with a red brush.
Vocabulary using 朱
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