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朱
On'yomi
シュ
SHU
Kun'yomi
あけ
ake
vermilion · cinnabar · scarlet · red · bloody
dark
Details
Strokes6
Frequency#1788
Radical木tree(4)
Stroke Order
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Strokes6
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of red heartwood in tree cross-section. Red.
Symbolism
Vermillion, red ink pad, red. Represents red color.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
朱唇皓歯
しゅしんこうし
red lips and pearly white teeth (said of beautiful women); red lips and pearly white teeth (said of beautiful women)
Proverbs & Idioms
朱に交われば赤くなる
しゅにまじわればあかくなる
Mix with vermillion and turn red
You become like those you associate with