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“pale” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiaojiroi

Example

彼の顔色は青白いです。kare no kao iro wa ao jiro i de su

His complexion is pale.

Illustration for 青白い (pale)

How to say “pale” in Japanese

“Pale” in Japanese is 青白い (aojiroi).

Conveys a pale appearance in which normal color fades and a cool bluish tone remains.

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

Example sentences with 青白い

月明かりの下で、建物の壁が青白く見えました。tsuki a ka ri no moto de tate mono no kabe ga ao jiro ku mi e ma shi ta

Under the moonlight, the walls of the building looked pale.

Tips for using 青白い

  • The English adjective pallid often sounds literary or negative, while 青白い (aojiroi) is an ordinary Japanese description of a visibly pale complexion.

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