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Meaning of (しゅ) in Japanese

Kana Reading
しゅ
Romaji
shu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    cinnabar; vermillion; red; slightly-orange red
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    red pigment (and ink made from same)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    red text (as used to correct documents)


Related Kanji

JLPT 1

6 strokes

vermilion, cinnabar, scarlet, red, bloody

On'Yomi: シュ

Kun'Yomi: あけ

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