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赤
On'yomi
セキ・シャク
SEKI / SHAKU
Kun'yomi
あか・あか-・あか.い・あか.らむ・あか.らめる
aka / aka / akai / akaramu / akarameru
red
Details
Strokes7
Frequency#584
Radical赤red(7)
Stroke Order
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of big and fire. Color of big fire.
Symbolism
Red, deficit, baby. Represents passion and life.
Seasonal
"Autumn leaves" and "red dragonflies" symbolize autumn. "Red oni" is a tradition of Setsubun (end of winter).
Games
ポケットモンスター 赤・緑
Pokémon Red and Green(1996)
Developer: Game Freak
The origin of Pokémon series. 'Red' is the version name symbolizing Charizard.
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Four-Character Compounds
赤手空拳
せきしゅくうけん
barehanded; having no wealth or position to rely on (aside from one's own resourcefulness) (when embarking on something); barehanded
赤の他人
あかのたにん
A complete stranger; Someone with no relation whatsoever
Proverbs & Idioms
赤子の手をひねるよう
あかごのてをひねるよう
Like twisting a baby's hand
Something extremely easy