朱
Kanji · N1
朱 / vermilion
Kanji for vermilion, cinnabar, or scarlet.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シュ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | あけ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
朱 carries the meaning vermilion, cinnabar, or scarlet.
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Common compounds with 朱
朱印しゅいんred seal
朱あけred / vermilion / cinnabar
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