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JLPT N1

紅

This kanji means ‘crimson’ when read as kurenai. It also means ‘lipstick’ or ‘rouge’ when read as beni.

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1 Noun

Crimson

A deep, vibrant red color, often with a poetic or literary nuance.

Example

夕日 が 空 を 紅 に 染め た 。

The sunset dyed the sky crimson.

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2 Noun

Lipstick

A traditional term for red cosmetics, especially lipstick or rouge.

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紅
くれない, べに
This kanji means 'crimson' when read as `kurenai`. It also means 'lipstick' or 'rouge' when read as `beni`.
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