しろ

shiro

Translations

1. white
2. castle

Notes

In Japanese, 'shiro' can mean 'white' when referring to the color, and 'castle' when referring to a building. The context determines the meaning. White is often associated with purity and peace in Japanese culture.

Tags

#color #symbolism #architecture

Examples

しろいぬはしっている。

Shiroi inu ga hashitte iru.

A white dog is running.

しろゆきっている。

Shiroi yuki ga futte iru.

White snow is falling.

しろ平和へいわ象徴しょうちょうです。

Shiro wa heiwa no shōchō desu.

White is a symbol of peace.