Japanese dictionary
How to say "red" in Japanese
赤あか · aka
"Red" in Japanese is 赤 (aka), or 赤い (akai) to describe something: 赤いりんご (a red apple).
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Ways to say "red" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 赤あか · aka | Red (color). |
| 赤いあかい · akai | Red (describing a thing). |
| 赤字あかじ · akaji | In the red; deficit. |
How to use it
"In the red" financially is 赤字 (akaji).
A red light is 赤信号 (akashingō).
Example sentences
- 赤いかばんを探しています。Akai kaban o sagashite imasu.I'm looking for a red bag.
- 信号が赤です。止まってください。Shingō ga aka desu. Tomatte kudasai.The light is red. Please stop.
- 今月は赤字になりそうです。Kongetsu wa akaji ni narisō desu.It looks like we'll be in the red this month.
- 赤ワインをお願いします。Aka wain o onegai shimasu.Red wine, please.
- 恥ずかしくて顔が赤くなりました。Hazukashikute kao ga akaku narimashita.I turned red from embarrassment.
- 大事なところは赤で書いてください。Daiji na tokoro wa aka de kaite kudasai.Please write the important parts in red.
Kanji in this word
Questions
How do you say "in the red" in Japanese?
Say 赤字 (akaji). "In the black" is 黒字 (kuroji).
What does red mean in Japanese culture?
Red is associated with celebration and protection. Shrine gates and New Year decorations often use red.
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