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白

白 — white

Learn the correct stroke order for 白 (white), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N5Grade 15 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ハクhaku、ビャクbyaku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)しろshiro、しら-shira、しろ.いshiroi
Strokes5
Radical白
Frequency#483
Meaningswhite

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

明白めいはくobvious; clear; plainna-adjective
空白くうはくblank space (in a document)noun
潔白けっぱくinnocence; guiltlessness; puritynoun
紅白こうはくred and white; colours for festive or auspicious occasions (colors)noun
告白こくはくconfession (to a crime, wrongdoing, etc.); admissionnoun
自白じはくconfession; admissionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 白 (white) is taught in grade 1 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N5 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 白.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 白 is #483, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

明白めいはく — obvious; clear; plain
空白くうはく — blank space (in a document)
潔白けっぱく — innocence; guiltlessness; purity

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 白 have?

The kanji 白 (white) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 白?

白 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 白 mean?

白 means: white. On'yomi readings: ハク, ビャク. Kun'yomi readings: しろ, しら-, しろ.い.

What JLPT level is 白?

白 is a JLPT N5 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.