紅
crimson · deep red
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
thread + 工
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.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
千紫万紅
せんしばんこう
multitude of colors; multitude of colours; multitude of colors
紅灯緑酒
こうとうりょくしゅ
(nights of) fun, food, and drink; bright-light district; nightlife district; (nights of) fun, food, and drink
紅毛碧眼
こうもうへきがん
red-haired and blue-eyed (person); a Westerner; red-haired and blue-eyed (person)
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; one red flower standing out in a sea of green vegetation
花紅柳緑
かこうりゅうりょく
red blossoms and green willows; beautiful scenery of spring; natural beauty; red blossoms and green willows
紅顔可憐
こうがんかれん
youthful and endearing; rosy-cheeked and sweet; youthful and endearing
桃紅柳緑
とうこうりゅうりょく
beautiful scenery of spring; beautiful scenery of spring
碧眼紅毛
へきがんこうもう
blue eyes and red hair; Westerner; blue eyes and red hair
柳緑花紅
りゅうりょくかこう
red blossoms and green willows; beautiful scenery of spring; natural beauty; red blossoms and green willows
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
Poem #24 from Hyakunin Isshu
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
Poem #32 from Hyakunin Isshu
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 紅 mean in Japanese?
紅 means crimson, deep red.
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?
Yes. 紅 (crimson, deep red) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.