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English - Japanese
Red
rɛd
Extremely common
700 - 800
700 - 800
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
赤 (あか, aka), 赤色 (あかいろ, akairo), 赤い (あかい, akai), 赤面 (あかめん, akamen), 赤字 (あかじ, akaji)
Red meanings in Japanese
赤 (あか, aka)
Example:
The apple is red.
リンゴは赤いです。
She wore a red dress.
彼女は赤いドレスを着ていました。
Usage: informalContext: Describing colors, everyday conversations, fashion.
Note: 赤 is the most common word for the color red. It can describe both the color of objects and feelings, such as anger.
赤色 (あかいろ, akairo)
Example:
Red is my favorite color.
赤色は私の好きな色です。
He painted the wall red.
彼は壁を赤色に塗りました。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Art, design, and color discussions.
Note: 赤色 is a more formal way to refer to the color red. It is commonly used in contexts where color specificity is needed.
赤い (あかい, akai)
Example:
The car is red.
その車は赤いです。
They have red flowers in their garden.
彼らの庭には赤い花があります。
Usage: informalContext: Describing objects, casual conversations.
Note: 赤い is the adjective form of red, used to describe nouns. It's essential to know how to conjugate adjectives in Japanese.
赤面 (あかめん, akamen)
Example:
I turned red when I realized my mistake.
間違いに気づいたとき、私は赤面しました。
He felt embarrassed and turned red.
彼は恥ずかしくなって赤面しました。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Describing embarrassment or blushing.
Note: 赤面 means to turn red due to embarrassment. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
赤字 (あかじ, akaji)
Example:
The company is in the red this quarter.
その会社は今四半期に赤字です。
His financial report showed red figures.
彼の財務報告書には赤字が示されていました。
Usage: formalContext: Business finance, economics.
Note: 赤字 refers to being in the red financially, indicating a loss. It's commonly used in business contexts.
Red's synonyms
crimson
Crimson is a deep, purplish-red color.
Example: The sky turned a deep crimson as the sun set.
Note: Crimson is a darker shade of red compared to the standard red color.
scarlet
Scarlet is a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge.
Example: She wore a stunning scarlet dress to the party.
Note: Scarlet is a more vibrant and intense shade of red.
ruby
Ruby is a deep red color resembling the gemstone of the same name.
Example: The gemstone glowed with a rich ruby red hue.
Note: Ruby red is often associated with the color of the precious gemstone ruby.
vermilion
Vermilion is a vivid reddish-orange color.
Example: The artist used vermilion paint for the vibrant red accents in the painting.
Note: Vermilion has a slightly more orange tint compared to traditional red.
Red expressions, common phrases
Catch someone red-handed
To catch someone red-handed means to catch them in the act of doing something wrong or illegal.
Example: The police caught the thief red-handed as he was trying to break into the house.
Note: The phrase 'red-handed' emphasizes being caught in the act, rather than just being caught.
In the red
Being 'in the red' means having debts or incurring financial losses.
Example: The company has been in the red for the past few quarters, indicating financial losses.
Note: The original word 'red' refers to the color, while this phrase refers to financial status.
Paint the town red
To paint the town red means to go out and have a wild and enjoyable time, often involving partying and celebrating.
Example: It's my birthday, so let's go out and paint the town red tonight!
Note: The phrase uses 'red' metaphorically to convey the idea of excitement and liveliness.
Red tape
Red tape refers to excessive bureaucratic procedures or official formalities that delay progress.
Example: The project was delayed due to all the bureaucratic red tape we had to go through.
Note: The original word 'red' is used to describe the bureaucratic obstacles faced.
Red flag
A red flag is a warning sign or signal that indicates potential danger or a problem.
Example: Her constant lateness to work is a red flag that she may not be committed to her job.
Note: The phrase uses 'red flag' as a metaphor for a warning sign.
Red herring
A red herring is a misleading clue or distraction that leads people away from the true issue or point.
Example: The suspect's alibi turned out to be a red herring, diverting attention away from the real evidence.
Note: The phrase uses 'red herring' as a metaphor for something deceptive or misleading.
Red-letter day
A red-letter day is a special or memorable day, often marked by an important event or achievement.
Example: Winning the championship was a red-letter day in his career, a day he would always remember.
Note: The phrase uses 'red-letter' to signify an exceptional or noteworthy day.
Red everyday (slang) expressions
Seeing red
Feeling intense anger or rage.
Example: Whenever someone insults him, he starts seeing red.
Note: The original word 'red' is associated with anger or aggression in this slang term.
Red-eye
An overnight flight that arrives early in the morning.
Example: I have to catch the red-eye flight to make it in time for the meeting.
Note: The original word 'red' is used to depict late-night or early morning timings in this term.
Redhead
A person with naturally red or ginger hair.
Example: She's easy to spot in the crowd with her vibrant red hair.
Note: The original word 'red' refers to the hair color in this slang term.
Red-eye gravy
A thin sauce made from coffee and meat drippings.
Example: The breakfast came with biscuits and red-eye gravy.
Note: The original word 'red' is used to describe the color of the gravy in this term.
Red-hot
Extremely popular or in-demand.
Example: The new artist's album is a red-hot seller right now.
Note: The original word 'red' is used to express high demand or popularity in this slang term.
Red solo cup
A disposable plastic cup typically used at parties.
Example: The party was in full swing with everyone holding a red solo cup.
Note: The original word 'red' specifies the color and type of cup commonly associated with informal gatherings in this term.
Red carpet treatment
Special treatment or VIP attention provided to someone.
Example: Guests at the event received the red carpet treatment from the organizers.
Note: The original word 'red' signifies the luxurious and prestigious welcome or service given to individuals in this term.
Red - Examples
The apple is red.
She wore a red dress to the party.
The sunset was a beautiful shade of red.
Red grammar
Red - Proper noun (Proper noun) / Proper noun, singular (Proper noun, singular)
Lemma: red
Conjugations
Adjective, comparative (Adjective, comparative): redder
Adjective, superlative (Adjective, superlative): reddest
Adjective (Adjective): red
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): reds, red
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): red
Syllables, Separation and Stress
red Contains 1 syllables: red
Phonetic transcription: ˈred
red , ˈred (The red syllable is stressed)
Red - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
red: 700 - 800 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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