赤 — Red
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Red (赤) expressed as an i-adjective.
Red (赤) expressed as a noun.
A cute little red (赤) faced newborn is a baby.
Frequently Asked Questions About 赤 (Red)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 赤 (Red)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 赤 ("Red", read as せき) is: When it’s volcano-academy (あか) graduation, the red cross secretary (せき) will surely get many calls... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 赤 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 赤 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 赤 means "Red". Its primary reading is せき (On'yomi: せき; Kun'yomi: あか). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 赤?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 赤 include: 赤い (あかい - red), 赤 (あか - red), 赤ちゃん (あかちゃん - baby; infant).
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