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赤
赤 (readings: せき, しゃく, あか; Japanese kanji) means “red”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 赤ちゃん (baby).
What does 赤 mean?
| Kanji | 赤 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | red |
| Readings | せき, しゃく, あか |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 赤
赤 is read せき or しゃく or あか depending on the word.
Example words with 赤
| Example | 赤ちゃん (baby) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14