crimson, red, safflower
On'yomi (音読み)
- コウ
- ク
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- べに
- くれない
About this kanji
The kanji 紅 means "crimson" or "red" and is often associated with bright, vibrant colors. It is used more as a noun, like in 紅茶 (こうちゃ), which means "black tea," or 紅葉 (もみじ), referring to the beautiful red and orange leaves of autumn. Another common compound is 紅白 (こうはく), meaning "red and white," which is used in various cultural contexts, such as traditional celebrations. Additionally, 紅色 (べにいろ) translates to "crimson color." When using 紅, it typically conveys the idea of richness and intensity in color, making it a popular choice for art and design.
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Example sentences
紅い花が咲いている。
Red flowers are blooming.
Meanings across languages
- English
- crimson, red, safflower
- Tiếng Việt
- đỏ thẫm, hồng, hoa nhài
- 日本語
- 紅, 赤, 朱色
- 한국어
- 진홍색
- 中文
- 深红
- id
- merah tua
- th
- แดงเข้ม
- es
- carmesí
- fr
- écarlate
- de
- purpurrot
- pt
- carmesim
Common compounds
- 紅茶こうちゃblack tea
- 紅葉もみじmaple leaves, autumn leaves
- 紅白こうはくred and white
- 紅色べにいろcrimson, red color
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