Japanese dictionary
How to say "white" in Japanese
白しろ · shiro
"White" in Japanese is 白 (shiro), or 白い (shiroi) to describe something: 白いシャツ.
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Ways to say "white" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 白しろ · shiro | White (color). |
| 白いしろい · shiroi | White (describing a thing). |
| ホワイトほわいと · howaito | White (in names). |
How to use it
White wine is 白ワイン (shiro wain).
Black and white is 白黒 (shirokuro).
Example sentences
- 白いシャツを着ていきます。Shiroi shatsu o kite ikimasu.I'll wear a white shirt.
- 白ワインをグラスでお願いします。Shiro wain o gurasu de onegai shimasu.A glass of white wine, please.
- 雪で町が真っ白です。Yuki de machi ga masshiro desu.The town is white with snow.
- 白黒で印刷してください。Shirokuro de insatsu shite kudasai.Please print in black and white.
- この白い花の名前は何ですか。Kono shiroi hana no namae wa nan desu ka.What's the name of this white flower?
- 壁を白く塗りました。Kabe o shiroku nurimashita.I painted the wall white.
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Questions
What is the difference between 白 and 白い?
白 (shiro) is the color name, used with の: 白のシャツ. 白い (shiroi) is an adjective: 白いシャツ. Both mean a white shirt.
How do you say "white wine" in Japanese?
Say 白ワイン (shiro wain). Red wine is 赤ワイン.
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