白虎
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 白虎
1
White Tiger (Taoist god said to rule over the western heavens)
2
Astronomy
seven mansions (Chinese constellations) of the western heavens
Kanji in this Word
白
5 strokes
Frequency: 483
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
white
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハク
ビャク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しろ
しら-
しろ.い
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あき
か
はっ
虎
8 strokes
Frequency: 1653
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
tiger
drunkard
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
とら
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
たけ
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