Translation guide
A deep, vivid red color. In Japanese, it is expressed through specific color terms, with nuances of brightness, depth, and traditional usage.
Describing something as a deep, vivid red, similar to the color of blood or a ruby.
Describing a crimson color with a traditional, elegant, or literary feel, often used in poetry or to evoke a classic Japanese aesthetic.
Same reading as 深紅, but this kanji emphasizes 'true crimson'. Often used in literary or poetic contexts to describe a pure, intense red.
Using 'crimson' to modify nouns, like 'crimson sky' or 'crimson leaves', often in poetic or vivid descriptions.
Means 'bright red' or 'deep red'. While not exclusively 'crimson', it is commonly used for vivid reds in everyday language, such as a crimson face or sky.
彼は怒って真っ赤な顔をした。
He turned crimson with anger.
深紅 (shinku) is the standard word for crimson. 真紅 (also read shinku) is more literary and emphasizes purity. 紅色 (beni-iro) is slightly more scarlet and associated with traditional rouge. For most purposes, 深紅 is the safest choice.
In casual speech, Japanese speakers often use 赤 (aka, red) or 真っ赤 (makka, bright red) instead of a specific crimson term. If the exact shade isn't crucial, these are more natural.
She was wearing a crimson dress.
深紅のバラが庭に咲いている。
Crimson roses are blooming in the garden.
Loanword from English, used in fashion, design, or when referring to the specific shade in Western contexts. Less common in everyday speech.
この口紅はクリムゾンレッドという色です。
This lipstick is a color called crimson red.
Literally 'crimson color' or 'deep red', often associated with traditional Japanese cosmetics (beni). Can be used for a vivid red, but may also refer to a slightly more scarlet shade.
紅色の紅葉が美しい。
The crimson autumn leaves are beautiful.
真紅の夕日が沈む。
The crimson sun sets.
A traditional Japanese word for a deep red, often used in classical poetry and literature. It carries a sense of elegance and is associated with natural beauty.
紅の花が風に揺れる。
Crimson flowers sway in the wind.
A traditional color name for a bright, slightly orange-tinged crimson or scarlet. Historically used for noble garments. Less common in modern speech.
緋色の衣をまとった貴族。
A noble clad in crimson robes.
A crimson sunset spread across the sky.
Describes something glowing or vividly red, like a crimson flame or ember. Often used for fire or intense red light.
赤々とした炭火が暖かい。
The crimson embers are warm.