noun
brothel with beautiful women; family with a beautiful woman
Literary term for a brothel or household known for a beautiful woman. Rare in modern Japanese; mainly encountered in classical or historical contexts.
紅楼に通う遊客は、その美しい女将に一目惚れしたという。
It is said that the patrons who frequented the vermilion mansion fell in love at first sight with its beautiful proprietress.
noun
vermillion-lacquered mansion
Original meaning: a mansion painted with vermilion lacquer, often associated with wealthy or noble residences in classical Chinese and Japanese literature. Now largely historical.
詩の中で、紅楼は栄華の象徴として描かれている。
In the poem, the vermilion mansion is depicted as a symbol of prosperity.