JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
白 — white
- Reading
- ハク・ビャク・しろ・しら\~・しろ.い
- Meaning
- white
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
白 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is ハク・ビャク・しろ・しら\~・しろ.い and it means white. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
白 appears in everyday japanese words such as 白 (White), 告白 (confession) and 明白 (obvious).
Japanese words containing 白
Frequently asked questions
What does 白 mean in Japanese?
白 means white in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 白 read?
白 is read ハク・ビャク・しろ・しら\~・しろ.い. Reading it inside real words — 白 and 告白 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 白 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 白 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 白 in a word?
A common word containing 白 is 白 (しろ) — "White". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 白 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 白 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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