JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
紅 — crimson
- Reading
- コウ・ク・べに・くれない・あか.い
- Meaning
- crimson; deep red
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
紅 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is コウ・ク・べに・くれない・あか.い and it means crimson; deep red. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
紅 appears in everyday japanese words such as 口紅 (lipstick), 紅葉 ((Japanese) maple) and 紅茶 (black tea).
Japanese words containing 紅
Frequently asked questions
What does 紅 mean in Japanese?
紅 means crimson; deep red in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 紅 read?
紅 is read コウ・ク・べに・くれない・あか.い. Reading it inside real words — 口紅 and 紅葉 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 紅 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 紅 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 紅 in a word?
A common word containing 紅 is 口紅 (くちべに) — "lipstick". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 紅 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 紅 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
More JLPT N2 kanji
Learn every JLPT kanji in context
InputDojo gives you the full JLPT N5–N1 kanji list — plus one-tap lookups in any real Japanese content. Free to start.
Start free