白い
しろい
JLPT N5 · vocab_adjectiveMeaning
White
Examples
白い犬を見ました。
I saw a white dog.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「白い」is an adjective meaning "White." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「白い」is read as「しろい」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
Adjectives like 「白い」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「白い」mean in Japanese?+
「白い」means "White". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adjective" category.
How do you read 「白い」?+
「白い」is read as「しろい」.
Is 「白い」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「白い」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「白い」?+
白い犬を見ました。 — I saw a white dog.
Practice 「白い」 with spaced repetition