noun-modifying (irregular)
reddish; tinged with red
Describes something that has a reddish tint or hue, often used for colors in nature, objects, or skin. 'Rufous' is a more technical term used especially in ornithology.
She has reddish hair.
The sky has become tinged with red.
Standard kanji spelling using 赤み.
Alternate kanji spelling using 味; less common but seen in some contexts.
Compound of 赤み (redness) + がかった (past form of がかる, 'to be tinged with'). The verb がかる attaches to color nouns to mean 'to be tinged with that color'.