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紅 kanji: meaning “crimson”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N29 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
crimson
On'yomi
コウ、ク
Kun'yomi
べに、くれない、あか・い

Picture story to remember 紅

Dyeing thread (糸) is a fine craft (工), and the best dyers turn it a deep crimson.

Parts in this story:糸, 工

How to write 紅: stroke order

紅 is written with 9 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 紅

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Kanji that share parts with 紅.