Kanji for "Scarlet"
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "scarlet". The most popular choice is shown first.
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vermilion, cinnabar, scarlet, red, bloody
Reading: shu
6 strokes · dark
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for scarlet?
The most common kanji for "scarlet" is 朱, read as shu. It means vermilion, cinnabar, scarlet. Related kanji: 緋 (scarlet).
How many strokes does 朱 have?
朱 has 6 strokes.