朱

vermilion, red

Kanji 1346

See how 朱 connects to red writing and learn to say, "The editor used red to correct the misused kanji" and "The envelope said 'express delivery' in red." Discover what "Anything that touches vermilion will turn red" means. Find out about red seal stamps, a red-lacquered gate, and the red-faced bird of Sado. Learn to say that a sunset "dyes" the sky red and "He went red in the face with rage."

Revision History:

June 21, 2024: p. 18: Changed the definition of 朱唇 to "red lips, esp. those of a woman wearing lipstick."

Sept. 29, 2023: Originally published.