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White


Meaning

White

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.


Reading

しろ

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading. When learning the kanji, you didn't learn that reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you with this word: White surrounds you. The sheer (しろ) amount of white is overwhelming.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 白のブラウス

    a white blouse

    白のタキシード

    a white tuxedo

    白のドレス

    a white dress

  • 白にする

    to make something white, to choose white

    白になる

    to become white

    白にぬる

    to paint something white

  • 白ごはん

    cooked white rice

    白ざとう

    white sugar

    白ワイン

    white wine

Context Sentences

わたしのウェディングドレスは白です。

My wedding dress is white.

この白はクリームっぽい白ですね。

This white is a creamy white.

白とピンクがラッキーカラーなんだって。

White and pink are apparently my lucky colors.


Kanji Composition