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VocabJLPT N1

crimson

い-Adjective

Definitions

1. red
2. crimson
3. Red

This adjective describes a deep, vivid shade of red, often used in poetic or literary contexts. It carries a richer, more intense nuance than the common everyday word for red, and is frequently used to describe things like blood, autumn leaves, or lips.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The client requested, "Please avoid a red cover."

Sentence 2

Your lipstick is really red today!

Sentence 3

Reports from the scene said red flares went up.

Sentence 4

"We'll ship the red-labeled stock first," the warehouse told us.

Sentence 5

I looked up and the edges of the clouds are red!