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紅

紅 — crimson, deep red

Learn the correct stroke order for 紅 (crimson), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 69 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)コウkou、クku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)べにbeni、くれないkurenai、あか.いakai
Strokes9
Radical糸
Frequency#1299
Meaningscrimson, deep red

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

口紅くちべにlipsticknoun
紅茶こうちゃblack teanoun
紅梅こうばいred-blossomed plum tree; red Japanese apricotnoun
紅白こうはくred and white; colours for festive or auspicious occasions (colors)noun
紅葉こうようleaves turning red (in autumn); red leaves; autumn coloursnoun
紅潮こうちょうflush; blushnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 紅 (crimson) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 糸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 紅 is #1299, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

口紅くちべに — lipstick
紅茶こうちゃ — black tea
紅梅こうばい — red-blossomed plum tree; red Japanese apricot

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (糸)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 紅 have?

The kanji 紅 (crimson) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 紅?

紅 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 紅 mean?

紅 means: crimson, deep red. On'yomi readings: コウ, ク. Kun'yomi readings: べに, くれない, あか.い.

What JLPT level is 紅?

紅 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.