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白
白 (readings: はく, びゃく, しろ; Japanese kanji) means “white”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 白い (white).
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白いはなが すきです。
しろいはながすきです。I like white flowers.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 白 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | white |
| Readings | はく, びゃく, しろ |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 白い (white) |
How to read 白
白 is read はく or びゃく or しろ depending on the word.
Words with 白
- 白いmàu trắng
- 面白いthú vị
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Updated: 2026-08-09