Quick answer
紅 is the kanji for "Crimson". It is a JLPT N2 kanji. The main reading is べに (beni). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Crimson
Also : Deep red
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
9 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 紅 represents 'CRIMSON'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of crimson.
On-reading: こう — sounds like 'ko' in 'coat'. Kun-reading: べに.
Example Sentences
秋の紅葉シーズンには、多くの観光客が訪れます。
あきのこうようしーずんには、おおくのかんこうきゃくがおとずれます。
During the autumn foliage season, many tourists visit.
口紅をつけると、顔の印象がぐっと変わりますね。
くちびるをつけると、かおのいんしょうがぐっとかわりますね。
When you put on lipstick, the impression of your face changes dramatically.
Vocabulary using 紅
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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