Meaning

Primary

White

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

This is a single kanji with an on the end, meaning you know it's probably an adjective. What's the adjective form of white? White, of course!

Reading

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

Explanation

This has the same reading as the vocab you learned, so you already know the reading. Go you!

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 月が白い

    the moon is white

    ツメが白い

    the nails are white

    水が白い

    the water is white

Context Sentences

その白い犬はうちのペットです。

That white dog is our pet.

白いアスパラガスは中々おいしいですよ。

White asparagus is quite tasty.

白いウサギは赤い目をしていました。

The white rabbit had red eyes.

Kanji Composition