θ΅€
Red
γγ (aka), γγγ (akai)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
Red is considered a lucky color in Japan and is often used in shrines, festivals, and celebrations. The thousands of torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine are famously painted bright red.
Memory Trick
Imagine a giant red lantern glowing at a Japanese festival. The vivid color instantly reminds you that θ΅€ means 'red.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ»γ (seki), γ·γ£γ― (shaku)
Kunyomi: γγ (aka), γγγ (akai)
Example Words
θ΅€
γγ (aka)
Red
θ΅€γ
γγγ (akai)
Red (adjective)
θ΅€γ‘γγ
γγγ‘γγ (akachan)
Baby
θ΅€ε
γγγ (akaji)
Deficit
Example Sentence
θ΅€γ θ»γ γγγΎγγ
γγγ γγγΎγ γγγΎγγ
akai kuruma ga arimasu
There is a red car.