Shiro (白)
Meaning: White
Romaji: Shiro
Hiragana:しろ
Katakana:シロ
Kanji: 白
White has an impression of innocence that is not mixed with other colors and has meanings such as purity, cleanliness, and holiness. Since white has no color, it is sometimes regarded as “nothing.”
White can also mean no criminal charges or innocence. Conversely, black is used to mean that there is a crime suspected or guilty.
・雪は白くてきれいだ。
Yukiwa shirokute kireida
“The snow is white and beautiful.”
・あの人は容疑をかけられていたが、結局、白であった。
Ano hitowa yougiwo kakerareteitaga、kekkyoku、shirodeatta。
“The man was suspected but was found not guilty after all.”
Related Words
Shiraga(白髪)
Meaning: Gray hair
Romaji: Shiraga
Hiragana:しらが
Katakana:シラガ
Kanji:白髪
・私は白髪が増えてきて困っている。
Watashiwa shiragaga fuetekite komatteiru。
“I am troubled by the increase in gray hairs.”
Kuhaku(空白)
Meaning: Blank
Romaji: Kuuhaku
Hiragana:くうはく
Kanji:空白
Meihaku(明白)
Meaning: Obvious
Romaji: Meihaku
Hiragana:めいはく
Kanji:明白
