白い
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Base i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes objects or things that are white in color.
Theme
At a local art gallery, User and their friend Yumi are admiring a painting and discussing its colors.
白い
しろい
white (adjective)
Core Language Building BlocksCore Adjectives
Memory Hook
Picture a white cloud in the sky — it's 『白い』 (shiroi, 'white'). 'Shiro-i' rhymes with 'see row' of white clouds.
Cultural Note
『白い』 (shiroi) is often used to describe objects like snow, paper, or clothing. In poetry and art, it evokes simplicity and elegance, reflecting Japanese aesthetics.
Forms
Base: 白いBase i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes objects or things that are white in color.
Negative: 白くないDrop 『い』 → add 『くない』 (kunai, negative) → 『白くない』 (shirokunai, 'not white').
Past: 白かったDrop 『い』 → add 『かった』 (katta, past) → 『白かった』 (shirokatta, 'was white').
Adverbial: 白くDrop 『い』 → add 『く』 (ku, adverbial) → 『白く』 (shiroku).
Comparative: より白いComparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番白いSuperlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + adjective.