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赤
aka
Description
「赤」は色の名前で、りんごや血のような色です。
"赤" is the name of a color, like the color of apples or blood.
信号では「赤」は「止まれ」という意味です。
At a traffic light, "赤" means "stop."
Meanings
赤aka
red; the color red
わたしは赤が好きです。
I like red.
赤aka
communist; red (political sense)
昔、あの人は赤と呼ばれた。
That person used to be called Red.
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Notes
- Nuance
赤 is the noun 'red'; the adjective form is 赤い (akai).
- Etymology
same root as 明るい (bright); originally linked to the idea of light and clarity.
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