Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (あけ) in Japanese

朱, 緋
Kana Reading
あけ, ひ
Romaji
ake, hi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    scarlet; red
    Example sentence
    交われば赤くなる。 He who touches pitch shall be defiled therewith.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    blood

Examples of 朱, 緋, あけ, ひ in a sentence

  • 交われば赤くなる。

    He who touches pitch shall be defiled therewith.



Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

14 strokes

scarlet, cardinal

On'Yomi: ヒ

Kun'Yomi: あけ, あか

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JLPT 1

6 strokes

vermilion, cinnabar, scarlet, red, bloody

On'Yomi: シュ

Kun'Yomi: あけ

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