English–Japanese

“white” in Japanese

Japanese

Also白 (shiro) · 白色 (shiroiro) · ホワイト (howaito)

Pronunciation

Romajishiroi

Example

雪は白いです。yuki wa shiro i de su

Snow is white.

Illustration for 白い (white)

How to say “white” in Japanese

“White” in Japanese is 白い (shiroi).

Refers to the light, pale appearance associated with snow, milk, and clean paper.

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

Example sentences with 白い

白い紙に絵をかきます。shiro i kami ni e o ka ki ma su

I draw a picture on white paper.

今日は白いシャツを着ています。kyō wa shiro i sha tsu o ki te i ma su

I am wearing a white shirt today.

Tips for using 白い

  • 白い (shiroi) can describe both color and appearance, so 白い髪 (shiroi kami) means hair that looks white.

Other Japanese words for “white”

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白

shiro

nounwhite

私は白が好きです。watashi wa shiro ga su ki de su

I like white.

白色の絵の具を使います。shiro iro no e no gu o tsuka i ma su

I use white paint.

私はホワイトを選びます。watashi wa ho wa i to o era bi ma su

I choose white.

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