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Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 丹

Noun
Freq #23215
1

red earth (i.e. containing cinnabar or minium); vermilion

Kanji in this Word

4 strokes
Frequency: 1402
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

rust-colored
red
red lead
pills
sincerity

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
たみ
まこと
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