Meaning

Primary

White

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

しろ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading. When learning the kanji, you didn't learn that reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you with this word:

White surrounds you. The sheer (しろ) amount of white is overwhelming.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 白のブラウス

    a white blouse

    白のタキシード

    a white tuxedo

    白のドレス

    a white dress

Context Sentences

わたしのウェディングドレスは白です。

My wedding dress is white.

この白はクリームっぽい白ですね。

This white is a creamy white.

白とピンクがラッキーカラーなんだって。

White and pink are apparently my lucky colors.

Kanji Composition