64.赤

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赤

1. Meaning and Reading

  • red, crimson
  • Onyomi : せき
  • Kunyomi : あか, あかい

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 土 : land
  • 灬 : fire

From the image of fire (灬) blazing red on the earth (土), giving the meaning 'red'.

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3. Example Words

赤い あかい
red

Red flowers are blooming.

赤ちゃん あかちゃん
baby

The baby is crying.

赤道 せきどう
equator

The equator divides the Earth into two halves.