真まっ赤かっか

na-adjective, noun

very bright red; deep red; extremely flushed

Emphatic form of 真っ赤, describing an intense, vivid red color or a face that is deeply flushed (from embarrassment, anger, etc.). Often used in casual speech.

See also: 真っ赤 (まっか)

• 夕ゆう焼やけで空そらが真まっ赤かっかになった。

  The sky turned a deep, bright red at sunset.

• 彼かれは恥はずかしくて顔かおが真まっ赤かっかだった。

  He was so embarrassed that his face was extremely flushed.

na-adjective

downright; complete; utter

Used to emphasize the completeness or blatant nature of something, especially a lie. Stronger and more colloquial than 真っ赤 in this sense.

See also: 真っ赤 (まっか)

• それは真まっ赤かっかな嘘うそだ。

  That's a downright lie.