Kanji · N5 · 5 strokes

/ white

Kanji for white.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)ハクSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)しろ、しろ.いNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

白 carries the meaning white.

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How to write 白

Trace 白 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.

How to write 白
Animated stroke order — 5 strokes
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Common compounds with 白

しろいwhite
はくせんwhite line
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白 in context

りんださんはしろいくつをかいました

Linda bought white shoes.

はくせんのうちがわにおさがりください

Please stay behind the white line.

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Printable practice sheet

Print this worksheet to practice writing 白 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.

Printable kanji practice sheet for 白 (white) — trace the stroke order, then fill the grid
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