赤い Red

Meaning

Primary

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

Common Word Combinations

• 赤い〜

  赤い花

  a red flower

  赤い糸

  a red thread

  赤い宝石

  a red jewel

• 〜が赤い

  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

1. 赤

   あか Red