しろ
shiro
JLPT N55 strokesKanjiLevel 7 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

白 is the kanji for "White". A common reading is しろ (shiro). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

White

Also : Blank · Plain

Readings

kunしろ/ shirokunしら/ shirakunしろ.い/ shiroionはく/ hakuonびゃく/ byaku

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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Memory Aid

Meaning ·

Pure white light pouring down from above into an open mouth — the brightness fills every corner with blinding clarity.

Reading ·

しろ (shiro) sounds like 'sheer-oh' — sheer white light with no shadow.

Example Sentences

白いシャツを着ています。

しろいしゃつをきています。

I'm wearing a white shirt.

雪は白いです。

ゆきはしろいです。

Snow is white.

Vocabulary using 白

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