JLPT · Level 72
45 words
Japanese word
赤らむ
Pronunciation
Romajiakaramu
Meaning
- verbredden
Example
寒さで手が赤らみます。samu sa de te ga aka ra mi ma su
My hands redden from the cold.
More examples
人前で褒められて、彼の顔が赤らみました。hito mae de ho me ra re te kare no kao ga aka ra mi ma shi ta
His face reddened when he was praised in front of others.
Core concept
Describes skin or another surface taking on a redder color through cold, heat, or emotion.
Common phrases
顔が赤らむkao ga aka ra mu
one's face reddens
頬が赤らむhō ga aka ra mu
one's cheeks redden
Similar words
紅潮するkōchōsuru: To have the face become red in response to embarrassment or a strong feeling.
赤面するsekimensuru: To become visibly flushed when blood gathers near the skin, especially on the face.
発赤するhassekisuru: To develop a red area on the skin as a bodily sign.
上気するjōkisuru: To become flushed because blood rises to the face.
Definition in Japanese
寒さや恥ずかしさなどによって、顔や皮膚が赤みを帯びる。samu sa ya ha zu ka shi sa na do ni yo tte kao ya hi fu ga aka mi o o bi ru
Word origin
The native Japanese verb 赤らむ (akaramu) combines 赤 (aka, "red") with the verb-forming element らむ (ramu), giving the sense of becoming red.
Usage tips
- The verb 赤らむ (akaramu) applies to cold-reddened hands as well as a blushing face, so blush is only part of its range.
Other meanings
- blushverb
Opposites
- 青ざめるaozameruturn paleverb
Related words
- 赤らめるakaramerumake redverb