紅
紅·crimson, deep red
- On-yomi
- コウク
- Kun-yomi
- べにくれない
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 口紅 | くちべに | lipstick |
| 紅茶 | こうちゃ | black tea |
| 紅葉 | こうよう | autumn leaves, turning red |
| 真紅 | しんく | deep crimson |
Example sentences
朝は紅茶を飲みます。
あさはこうちゃをのみます。
I drink black tea in the morning.
秋になると山の木が紅葉する。
あきになるとやまのきがこうようする。
When autumn comes, the trees on the mountain turn red.
彼女は口紅の色を選ぶのに時間をかけた。
かのじょはくちべにのいろをえらぶのにじかんをかけた。
She took her time choosing the colour of her lipstick.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 紅茶 as べにちゃ instead of こうちゃ
- Note that 紅葉 is read もみじ when it means the maple tree itself
Memory aid
Picture it
Thread (糸) worked (工) with dye — cloth coming out of the vat a deep red.
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