朱
vermilion
JLPT N1 6 strokes
- Kun'yomi
- あけ
- On'yomi
- シュ
- Radical
- 木 · tree (tree, wood)
朱 means "vermilion". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 6 strokes. It is read あけ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and シュ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).
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Common questions
- What does the kanji 朱 mean?
- 朱 means "vermilion". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
- How many strokes does 朱 have?
- 朱 is written in 6 strokes.
- How is 朱 read?
- It is read あけ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and シュ in compounds (on'yomi).
- What JLPT level is 朱?
- 朱 is a JLPT N1 kanji.