also: あかづら · あかっつら
noun
red face; flushed face
Literally a red face, often from embarrassment, anger, or drinking.
彼は怒りで赤面になった。
His face turned red with anger.
noun
villain; red-faced villain
In kabuki and jōruri, a stock character with red face makeup, typically a villain.
歌舞伎では、赤面は悪役として描かれることが多い。
In kabuki, the red-faced villain is often portrayed as an antagonist.
Voiced reading variant.
Rare variant using 赭 (red ochre).
Obsolete kana form.
Compound of 赤 (red) and 面 (face). The theatrical sense derives from the red makeup used for villainous roles.