真っ赤
まっか
maka
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 49 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
真っ赤 (まっか (maka)) means "Deep red". It is read まっか (maka). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Deep red
Also : Bright red · Flushed (of face)
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Example Sentences
怒りで彼の顔が真っ赤になった。
いかりでかれのかおがまっかになった。
His face turned deep red with anger.
夕焼けで空が真っ赤だ。
ゆうやけでそらがまっかだ。
The sky is deep red with the sunset.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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