What does the kanji 赤 mean?

The kanji 赤 (akai) means "red". It is a JLPT N4 character.

What kanji is "akai"?

"akai" is written with the kanji 赤, meaning "red". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) せき (seki), しゃく (shaku), kunyomi (native Japanese) あかい (akai). It is a JLPT N4 character.

How do you write the kanji 赤?

Write 赤 ("red") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.