English–Japanese

“gray hair” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishiraga

Example

最近、白髪が増えました。sai kin shiraga ga fu e ma shi ta

I have more gray hair now.

Illustration for 白髪 (gray hair)

How to say “gray hair” in Japanese

“Gray hair” in Japanese is 白髪 (shiraga).

Describes hair that appears white or gray as its dark pigment decreases, often with age.

Full entry for 白髪: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 白髪

鏡を見ると、白髪が一本見つかりました。kagami o mi ru to shiraga ga ichi pon mi tsu ka ri ma shi ta

I found one gray hair when I looked in the mirror.

Tips for using 白髪

  • In English, gray hair can describe a mixture of dark and pale strands, not only hair that is completely gray.

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