noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
red and white; festive colors
Refers to the combination of red and white, traditionally used for celebrations and auspicious occasions in Japan.
紅白の幕が会場に飾られていた。
Red and white curtains were decorating the venue.
お祝いの席には紅白の饅頭が
Red and white steamed buns are often served at celebratory occasions.
noun
two teams (red and white); two groups
Used when dividing participants into two opposing sides, typically labeled red and white, as in sports days or competitions.
運動会では紅白に分かれて競技をする。
At the sports day, we split into red and white teams and compete.
紅白の組み分けを発表します。
I will announce the team assignments for red and white.
noun
Kōhaku Uta Gassen; NHK Red and White Song Contest
Abbreviation for 紅白歌合戦, the famous annual New Year's Eve music show on NHK featuring popular singers divided into red (female) and white (male) teams.
See also: 紅白歌合戦
今年の紅白の出場者が発表された。
The lineup for this year's Kōhaku Uta Gassen has been announced.
大晦日は家族で紅白を見るのが恒例だ。
It's a tradition to watch the Kōhaku with the family on New Year's Eve.