Translation guide
Describes a deep, rich red color, often with brownish or purplish undertones. Common in contexts like wine, blood, autumn leaves, and traditional Japanese colors.
To describe a color that is a deep, rich shade of red, often with a slightly dark or muted quality.
A formal or technical term for 'dark red'. Used in scientific or descriptive contexts.
That flower is dark red.
Literally 'deep crimson'. A rich, vivid dark red, often used for luxurious or intense reds like velvet or roses.
A common, everyday phrase meaning 'dark red' or 'deep red'. '濃い' means 'dark' or 'deep' in color.
This lipstick is a dark red, isn't it?
A dark, brownish-red, similar to maroon or burgundy. Often used for traditional Japanese items or autumn leaves.
Literally 'azuki bean color'. A dark reddish-brown, traditional Japanese color name.
To describe a dark red that leans toward brown, like maroon or burgundy.
Loanword from English 'maroon'. Commonly understood in fashion and design.
To describe a dark red that has a purplish or bluish undertone, like wine or some roses.
To describe dark red colors found in natural objects like leaves, blood, or rust.
「濃い赤」 is a common, everyday phrase for 'dark red' or 'deep red'. 「暗赤色」 is more formal and technical, often used in written descriptions or scientific contexts.
In fashion and cosmetics, loanwords like ワインレッド (wine red), マルーン (maroon), and バーガンディー (burgundy) are very common and often preferred over traditional Japanese color terms.
I like dark red lipstick.
She wore a deep crimson dress.
えんじ色の着物が素敵です。
The dark red kimono is lovely.
小豆色の帯を締めました。
I tied an azuki-colored obi.
I bought a maroon cardigan.
Loanword from English 'burgundy'. Often used for wine or fashion colors.
I like burgundy wine.
Traditional Japanese color, a dark brownish-red like the color of dried shrimp. Rare in modern use.
This obi is a dark reddish-brown.
Loanword 'wine red'. Very common in fashion and cosmetics.
Wine red nails are popular.
Loanword 'crimson'. A strong, slightly purplish red.
The crimson roses are beautiful.
Technical term for 'red-purple' or 'magenta'. Used in precise color descriptions.
Red-purple flowers are blooming.
Refers to autumn leaves turning red. Often implies a range of reds from bright to dark.
The mountains look dark red with autumn leaves.
Literally 'color of blood'. Used to describe a dark, vivid red like dried blood.
That stain is a dark red like the color of blood.
Rust color, a dark reddish-brown. Traditional Japanese color name.
I use a rust-colored iron kettle.
The curtains are a dark red color.