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白い

White


Meaning

White

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

This is a single kanji with an い on the end, meaning you know it's probably an adjective. What's the adjective form of white? White, of course!


Reading

しろい

Explanation

This has the same reading as the vocab 白 you learned, so you already know the reading. Go you!


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 月が白い

    the moon is white

    ツメが白い

    the nails are white

    水が白い

    the water is white

  • 白い花

    white flowers

    白いもの

    white things

    白いシャツ

    a white shirt

Context Sentences

その白い犬はうちのペットです。

That white dog is our pet.

白いアスパラガスは中々おいしいですよ。

White asparagus is quite tasty.

白いウサギは赤い目をしていました。

The white rabbit had red eyes.


Kanji Composition