白衣
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 白衣
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
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
衣
6 strokes
Frequency: 1214
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
garment
clothes
dressing
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イ
エ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ころも
きぬ
-ぎ
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