Japanese Conversation · Level 12
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Japanese word
レッド
Pronunciation
Romajireddo
Meaning
- nounred
Example
レッドの車が好きです。re ddo no kuruma ga su ki de su
I like red cars.
More examples
チームカラーはレッドです。chī mu ka rā wa re ddo de su
The team color is red.
Core concept
Names the color commonly associated with blood, ripe fruit, and strong visual warmth.
Common phrases
レッドカードre ddo kā do
red card
レッドワインre ddo wa i n
red wine
レッドカーペットre ddo kā pe tto
red carpet
Similar words
赤aka: A native Japanese noun for the color commonly associated with blood and ripe fruit.
Definition in Japanese
血や熟した果実などに見られる色を表す語。chi ya juku shi ta ka jitsu na do ni mi ra re ru iro o arawa su go
Word origin
レッド (reddo, "red") comes from English red, related to Old English rēad and other Germanic forms for the same color.
Usage tips
- English speakers also use red for warning signals and financial losses, so the word can carry a meaning beyond a simple color description.