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朱

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

しゅ
Noun
Freq #10037
1

vermillion (colour); cinnabar; red orange

2

vermillion (pigment)

Examples
ζœ±γ«δΊ€γ‚γ‚Œγ°θ΅€γγͺる。
He who touches pitch shall be defiled therewith.
3

cinnabar ink stick

4

correction written in red ink

Kanji in this Word

朱
6 strokes
Frequency: 1788
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

vermilion
cinnabar
scarlet
red
bloody

Readings

On β€” Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
γ‚·γƒ₯
Kun β€” Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あけ
Nanori β€” Specialized readings used in names
あ
あか
あき
す
πŸ“

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