White in Japanese
"white" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
白
shiro
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "white". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
白 is white, and also plain, blank and innocent — 白紙 is a blank sheet, 告白 is a confession. 皓 is a bright, gleaming white, a literary word used in names.
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Top pick
white
Reading: haku
5 strokes
Where it comes from
Appearance of sunlight shining. Or shape of thumb (white part).
What it carries
Purity, cleanliness, blank. Represents new beginnings as in 'blank page'.
Related kanji for "white"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for white?
The most common kanji for "white" is 白, read as haku. It means white. Related kanji: 皓 (white).
How many strokes does 白 have?
白 has 5 strokes.