English–Japanese

“pure white” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimasshiro

Example

雪は真っ白です。yuki wa ma sshiro de su

The snow is pure white.

Illustration for 真っ白 (pure white)

How to say “pure white” in Japanese

“Pure white” in Japanese is 真っ白 (masshiro).

Describes a color that is completely white, without any visible tint or shade.

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

Example sentences with 真っ白

部屋の壁を真っ白に塗り替えました。heya no kabe o ma sshiro ni nu ri ka e ma shi ta

I repainted the walls of the room pure white.

Tips for using 真っ白

  • Japanese speakers also use 真っ白 (masshiro) for a blank page or a mind that suddenly goes blank, linking physical whiteness with the absence of marks or thoughts.

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