| Word | Reading | Meaning |
| 赤 | あか | Ired；〔真紅〕crimson；〔朱色〕vermil(l)ion；〔緋色ひいろ〕scarlet II〔共産党員〕a Communist，《口》 a commie（▼軽蔑的）；〔総称〕the Reds |
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| Word | Reading | Meaning |
| 赤 | あか | Ired；〔真紅〕crimson；〔朱色〕vermil(l)ion；〔緋色ひいろ〕scarlet II〔共産党員〕a Communist，《口》 a commie（▼軽蔑的）；〔総称〕the Reds |