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紅
紅 (readings: こう, く, べに, くれない; Japanese kanji) means “crimson / deep red”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 紅葉 (autumn leaves).
What does 紅 mean?
| Kanji | 紅 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | crimson / deep red |
| Readings | こう, く, べに, くれない |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 紅
紅 is read こう or く or べに or くれない depending on the word.
Example words with 紅
| Example | 紅葉 (autumn leaves) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14