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赤い

Red

Meaning

Red

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

This is a single kanji with an い on the end, meaning you know it's probably an adjective. What's the adjective form of red? Why, it's red!

Reading

あかい

Explanation

This has the same reading as the kanji you learned, meaning you know the reading!

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

赤い花
a red flower
赤い糸
a red thread
赤い宝石
a red jewel
目が赤い
the eyes are red
月が赤い
the moon is red
かおが赤い
the face is red

Context Sentences

赤いネクタイを下さい。

Please give me a red tie.

今、赤いマニキュアが人気ですよ。

Red nail polish is popular right now.

このトマト、今日赤くなったばかりなんです。

This tomato just turned red today.

Kanji Composition

赤あか Red