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.
その花は暗赤色です。
That flower is dark red.
Literally 'deep crimson'. A rich, vivid dark red, often used for luxurious or intense reds like velvet or roses.
彼女は深紅のドレスを着ていた。
She wore a deep crimson dress.
A common, everyday phrase meaning 'dark red' or 'deep red'. '濃い' means 'dark' or 'deep' in color.
この口紅は濃い赤ですね。
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.
えんじ色の着物が素敵です。
The dark red kimono is lovely.
Literally 'azuki bean color'. A dark reddish-brown, traditional Japanese color name.
小豆色の帯を締めました。
I tied an azuki-colored obi.
To describe a dark red that leans toward brown, like maroon or burgundy.
Loanword from English 'maroon'. Commonly understood in fashion and design.
マルーンのカーディガンを買いました。
I bought a maroon cardigan.
Loanword from English 'burgundy'. Often used for wine or fashion colors.
バーガンディーのワインが好きです。
I like burgundy wine.
Traditional Japanese color, a dark brownish-red like the color of dried shrimp. Rare in modern use.
この帯はえび茶色です。
This obi is a dark reddish-brown.
To describe a dark red that has a purplish or bluish undertone, like wine or some roses.
Loanword 'wine red'. Very common in fashion and cosmetics.
ワインレッドのネイルが人気です。
Wine red nails are popular.
Loanword 'crimson'. A strong, slightly purplish red.
クリムゾンの薔薇が綺麗です。
The crimson roses are beautiful.
Technical term for 'red-purple' or 'magenta'. Used in precise color descriptions.
紅紫色の花が咲いています。
Red-purple flowers are blooming.
To describe dark red colors found in natural objects like leaves, blood, or rust.
Refers to autumn leaves turning red. Often implies a range of reds from bright to dark.
山が紅葉で暗赤色に見えます。
The mountains look dark red with autumn leaves.
Literally 'color of blood'. Used to describe a dark, vivid red like dried blood.
その染みは血の色のように暗い赤です。
That stain is a dark red like the color of blood.
Rust color, a dark reddish-brown. Traditional Japanese color name.
「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.
濃い赤の口紅が好きです。
I like dark red lipstick.
カーテンは暗赤色です。
The curtains are a dark red color.
I use a rust-colored iron kettle.