Word details

しろあり

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word しろあり.

Dictionary

Entry

しろあり白蟻白あり白アリシロアリNounUsually kanaFreq #82381
1

termite; white ant

Examples
彼はシロアリを退治する計画を考案しようとした。
He tried to devise a plan for getting rid of termites.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

白

white

5 strokesFrequency 483JLPT N4Grade 1

On

ハクビャク

Kun

しろしら-しろ.い

Nanori

あきかはっ
蟻

ant

19 strokes

On

ギ

Kun

あり

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