赤い
あかい
JLPT N5 · vocab_adjectiveMeaning
Red
Examples
赤いりんごが甘いです。
The red apple is sweet.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「赤い」is an adjective meaning "Red." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「赤い」is read as「あかい」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
Adjectives like 「赤い」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「赤い」mean in Japanese?+
「赤い」means "Red". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adjective" category.
How do you read 「赤い」?+
「赤い」is read as「あかい」.
Is 「赤い」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「赤い」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「赤い」?+
赤いりんごが甘いです。 — The red apple is sweet.
Practice 「赤い」 with spaced repetition