Word details
白衣
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 白衣.
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Entry
1
white clothes; white robe
2
はくい only
white gown (worn by doctors, chemists, etc.)
Examples
看護婦は白衣を着ている。
The nurse is dressed in white.
3
はくい／はくえ only; Historical term
commoner without rank (in ancient China)
4
びゃくえ／はくえ／しろきぬ／しろぎぬ only
layperson
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