紅
crimson · deep red
Details
Description
Crimson - deep red dyed into thread. Autumn leaves, lipstick, and the red half of red-and-white.
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and craft. Red thread.
Symbolism
Autumn leaves, lipstick, red-white. Represents crimson.
Seasonal
Symbolizes autumn leaves season October to November. Autumn leaf viewing is seasonal tradition. Autumn seasonal word.
Component Breakdown
thread + 工
Words & Expressions
Words written with 紅
Four-Character Compounds
千紫万紅
せんしばんこう
multitude of colors; multitude of colours
紅灯緑酒
こうとうりょくしゅ
(nights of) fun, food, and drink; bright-light district; nightlife district
紅毛碧眼
こうもうへきがん
red-haired and blue-eyed (person); a Westerner
万緑一紅
ばんりょくいっこう
one red flower standing out in a sea of green vegetation; one item of quality standing out among many; one woman among many men
花紅柳緑
かこうりゅうりょく
red blossoms and green willows; beautiful scenery of spring; natural beauty
紅顔可憐
こうがんかれん
youthful and endearing; rosy-cheeked and sweet
桃紅柳緑
とうこうりゅうりょく
beautiful scenery of spring
碧眼紅毛
へきがんこうもう
blue eyes and red hair; Westerner
柳緑花紅
りゅうりょくかこう
red blossoms and green willows; beautiful scenery of spring; natural beauty
Poetry
このたびは ぬさもとりあへず 手向山 紅葉のにしき 神のまにまに
This journey left no time to prepare offerings. Take instead, O gods, the brocade of maple leaves on Mount Tamuke.
山川に 風のかけたる しがらみは 流れもあへぬ 紅葉なりけり
The weir the wind has thrown across the mountain stream turns out to be maple leaves, unable to flow on.
Anime & Manga
この素晴らしい世界に祝福を！紅伝説
KONOSUBA -God's blessing on this wonderful world!- Legend of Crimson
A well-known work with 紅 in its Japanese title.
劇場版 転生したらスライムだった件 紅蓮の絆編
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond
A well-known work with 紅 in its Japanese title.
紅の豚
Porco Rosso
A well-known work with 紅 in its Japanese title.
天元突破グレンラガン 紅蓮篇
Gurren Lagann The Movie: Childhood's End
A well-known work with 紅 in its Japanese title.
銀魂 新訳紅桜篇
Gintama - The Movie
A well-known work with 紅 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
篠田桃紅
Name contains 紅
Toko Shinoda was a Japanese artist. Shinoda is best known for her abstract sumi ink paintings and prints.
WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 紅 mean in Japanese?
紅 means crimson, deep red. Crimson - deep red dyed into thread. Autumn leaves, lipstick, and the red half of red-and-white.
How do you read 紅?
On'yomi: コウ、ク (KOU, KU). Kun'yomi: べに、くれない、あか.い (beni, kurenai, akai).
How many strokes does 紅 have?
紅 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 紅 a good kanji for a tattoo?
紅 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means crimson, deep red. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.