白髪
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Noun referring to hair that has turned white or grey due to aging, or hair that has been bleached for fashion. Used in contexts like 『白髪が増えた』 (shiraga ga fueta, 'white hair has increased').
Theme
User and their friend Yoshiko are chatting at a café about aging and personal care. Yoshiko mentions noticing changes in her hair recently.
白髪
しらが
white or grey hair
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine a wise old person with white hair, or a trendy person with bleached hair. 'Shira-ga' sounds like 'sheer gray' — think of sheer gray hair for white or grey hair.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『白髪』 (shiraga, 'white or grey hair') is often associated with aging and wisdom, but it's also a popular fashion trend among young people who bleach their hair to achieve a stylish look.
Forms
Base: 白髪Noun referring to hair that has turned white or grey due to aging, or hair that has been bleached for fashion. Used in contexts like 『白髪が増えた』 (shiraga ga fueta, 'white hair has increased').