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紅
crimson · deep red · scarlet
N3On: こうKun: くれない、べに
Memory Aid
'Kō' — Imagine a COat made of deep red silk, flowing elegantly.
The kanji for 紅 resembles a beautifully woven piece of fabric (糸) dyed a rich, deep red color, with the 工 component suggesting the intricate craftsmanship involved in achieving such a vibrant hue.
Vocabulary
紅茶こうちゃblack tea
口紅くちべにlipstick
紅葉こうようautumn leaves, leaves turning red
紅葉もみじmaple tree; maple leaves (especially in autumn)
紅白こうはくred and white
Example Sentences
朝食にはいつも紅茶を飲みます。
I always drink black tea for breakfast.
彼女は赤い口紅をつけていた。
She was wearing red lipstick.
秋になると、山が紅葉します。
In autumn, the mountains' leaves turn red.
京都の紅葉は本当に美しいです。
Kyoto's autumn leaves are truly beautiful.