This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Reading

Kana: しゅ
Romaji: shu
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Definitions

1

cinnabar; vermillion; red; slightly-orange red

2

red pigment (and ink made from same)

3

red text (as used to correct documents)

Kanji

Readings: シュ、 あけ
Meanings: vermilion, cinnabar, scarlet, red, bloody

Example Sentences

(しゅ)(まじ)われば(あか)くなる。
➥He who touches pitch shall be defiled therewith.
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朱肉(しゅにく)をお()りしてもよろしいですか。
➥May I use your ink pad?
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満面(まんめん)(しゅ)をそそいで(おこ)った。
➥He went red in the face with rage.
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