madder (esp. Japanese madder, Rubia argyi), madder (red color), Rubia
madder (esp. Japanese madder, Rubia argyi), madder (red color), Rubia
あかね
Chinese reading
Japanese reading
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The kanji 茜 means "madder (esp. Japanese madder, Rubia argyi), madder (red color), Rubia" and is part of the JLPT N1 curriculum. This character is essential for Japanese learners to master. Use the interactive stroke order diagram above to learn the correct writing sequence and practice until you can write it from memory.
茜 has multiple readings depending on context: