| 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 |
Japanese Learning Adventure
| 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 |