朱
N5あか
赤紅緋
[aka]
Definitions
1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
red; crimson; scarlet
2.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
red-containing colour (e.g. brown, pink, orange)
4.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
red light (traffic)
5.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
red ink (i.e. in finance or proof-reading); (in) the red
6.nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
complete; total; perfect; obvious
Less common meanings (3)
3.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)Slang
Red (i.e. communist)
7.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)Dated
copper
8.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)Jargon
red 5-point card
Other Readings
「朱」 has other readings with different meanings.
Example Sentences
朱い花が咲いている。
Red flowers are blooming.
夕焼けで空が朱く染まっている。
The sky is dyed red by the sunset.
秋になると山全体が朱く色づいてとても美しい。
In autumn, the entire mountain turns red and is very beautiful.