白
白·white
- On-yomi
- ハク
- Kun-yomi
- しろしろ.い
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 白い | しろい | white |
| 白 | しろ | white (noun) |
| 面白い | おもしろい | interesting, funny |
| 白紙 | はくし | blank paper |
Example sentences
白いシャツを着ています。
しろいしゃつをきています。
I am wearing a white shirt.
この本はとても面白いです。
このほんはとてもおもしろいです。
This book is very interesting.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Confusing 白 with 百 (hundred) when reading quickly
Memory aid
Picture it
The sun (日) with a ray on top, so bright it bleaches everything white.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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