Kanji
What does the kanji 朱 mean?
朱 means vermilion, deep red; cinnabar. On'yomi シュ. Kun'yomi あけ.
Quick facts| On'yomi | シュ |
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| Kun'yomi | あけ |
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| Strokes | 6 |
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| Main radical | 木 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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朱On'yomi シュKun'yomi あけ
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework6 strokes
vermilion, deep red; cinnabar
Memory hook
The tree (木) cut across to show the red heartwood — VERMILION, CINNABAR.
