Japanese symbol for “rouge”
紅
くれない
Romaji: kurenai
deep red; crimson
In Japanese, rouge is 紅, read くれない (kurenai).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n deep red; crimson
- n rouge; lipstick
Written forms: 紅. Readings: くれない、べに、こう.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “rouge”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ルージュ | ルージュ ruuju | rouge (esp. lip rouge); lipstick |
| 臙脂 | えんじ enji | dark-red pigment; rouge |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 紅茶 | こうちゃ koucha | black tea |
| 紅白 | こうはく kouhaku | red and white; colours for festive or auspicious occasions (colors) |
| 紅葉 | こうよう kouyou | leaves turning red (in autumn); red leaves; autumn colours |
| 口紅 | くちべに kuchibeni | lipstick |
| 深紅 | しんく shinku | deep crimson |
See also: Chinese symbol for “rouge”.
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