rust-colored, red, red lead, pills

About this kanji

The kanji 「丹」 primarily means a rust-colored or red hue, often associated with sincerity. It can appear as a noun or in various compound words. Some common compounds include 「丹精」 (たんせい), which means to work earnestly, and 「丹念」 (たんねん), signifying painstaking effort. Additionally, 「牡丹」 (ぼたん) refers to the beautiful tree peony flower. A unique usage of this kanji is in 「切支丹」 (キリシタン), representing Christianity in Japan's feudal era. It's interesting to note that this kanji not only highlights color but also reflects earnestness and dedication.

Example sentences

• 丹精込めて作品を作った。

  I crafted the work with great care.

Meanings across languages

English

rust-colored, red, red lead, pills, sincerity

Tiếng Việt

màu gạch, đỏ, đèn đỏ, viên thuốc, chân thành

日本語

錆色, 赤, 赤鉛, 錠剤, 誠

한국어

적색, 빨강, 산화납, 알약, 진정

中文

锈色, 红色, 红铅, 药丸, 真诚

id

warna karat, merah

th

สีสนิม, สีแดง

es

color óxido, rojo

fr

couleur rouille, rouge

de

rostfarben, rot

pt

cor ferrugem, vermelho

Common compounds

• 丹精たんせいworking earnestly, sincerity, diligence
• 丹念たんねんpainstaking, careful, meticulous
• 牡丹ぼたんtree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa), moutan, wild boar (meat)
• 切支丹キリシタンChristianity (in feudal Japan), Christian
• 仙丹せんたんelixir (of life)
• 丹砂たんしゃcinnabar
• 丹朱たんしゅcinnabar, vermilion
• 丹色にいろred

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