red; red color
A traditional Japanese color name for a shade of red, often described as a deep or reddish-orange red. Used in historical, artistic, or descriptive contexts.
The shade of red on this kimono is beautiful.
Akane is one of the traditional Japanese colors.
Compound of 赤 (aka, 'red') and 丹 (ni, 'cinnabar' or 'red earth'), referring to a specific red pigment or shade. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.