赤
あか
aka
JLPT N47 strokesKanjiLevel 22 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
赤 is the kanji for "Red". A common reading is あか (aka). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Red
Also : Crimson · Scarlet
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Readings
kunあか/ akakunあか.い/ akaikunあか.らむ/ akaramukunあか.らめる/ akarameruonせき/ sekionしゃく/ shaku
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
7 strokes
Radicals
土
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 赤 represents 'RED'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of red.
Reading ·
On-reading: せき — remember this sound by associating it with red. Kun-reading: あか.
Example Sentences
赤いバラを贈りました。
あかいばらをおくりました。
I gave red roses.
赤ちゃんが生まれました。
あかちゃんがうまれました。
A baby was born.
Vocabulary using 赤
Grammar to study at this level
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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