真っ赤
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 真っ赤
1
Common noun
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face)
Examples
真っ赤な夕焼けは明日の晴天を告げた。
The deep red of the setting sun portended fine weather.
2
downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
Examples
そいつは真っ赤なうそだ。
That's a blessed lie.
Kanji in this Word
真
10 strokes
Frequency: 279
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
true
reality
Buddhist sect
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま
ま-
まこと
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
さな
さね
ただ
ただし
なお
のり
まあ
まこ
まさ
まっ
まど
まな
まゆ
みち
も
赤
7 strokes
Frequency: 584
JLPT N3
Grade 1
Meanings
red
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セキ
シャク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あか
あか-
あか.い
あか.らむ
あか.らめる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あ
あこ
あま
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