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vermilion

JLPT N1 6 strokes
Kun'yomi
あけ
On'yomi
シュ
Radical
· 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.