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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.

5 strokes, numbered in writing order. Data: KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Common words

WordReadingMeaning
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

  1. 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.

  2. 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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