# 朱 — Vermilion

Frequency rank 1455 / 2,608 in published Japanese.

Rarer in this ranking, but still part of the 2,608-character published set.

More common than 往 (Journey), less common than 券 (Ticket).

- On’yomi: しゅ
- Kun’yomi: —
- Radical: 木 Tree (Kangxi 75)
- Frequency path: Level XII of XX

A tree stands with a drop of red paint on it — a single drop of pigment on a tree trunk shows that rich vermilion color.

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