赤あか面つら

also: あかづら · あかっつら

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Meanings

1

red face; flushed face

Literally a red face, often from embarrassment, anger, or drinking.

彼かれは怒いかりで赤あか面つらになった。
His face turned red with anger.

2

villain; red-faced villain

In kabuki and jōruri, a stock character with red face makeup, typically a villain.

歌か舞ぶ伎きでは、赤あか面つらは悪あく役やくとして描えがかれることが多おおい。
In kabuki, the red-faced villain is often portrayed as an antagonist.