〘Noun〙① The name of a color. The color of snow, salt, etc. The color felt when looking at an object that uniformly reflects all wavelengths of visible light. A state in which it is felt to be bright and without any particular color. As opposed to black. It is also used in more detailed forms such as "white sake," "white star," and "white shoes." → White. ※Kojiki (712), Vol. 2, Folk Song "Tsuginef Yamashiro woman, holding a wooden hoe, pounded the radish, the roots of which were white, and the skin was just peeled off. If you put it on your pillow, you will not be able to say you did not know."② White Go stone. White stone. Also, the player who holds the stone. ※Konjaku (around 1120) Vol. 4 "For many years, we have done nothing but play Go. However, when Black wins, my worldly desires increase, and when White wins, my heart's bodhi increases."③ Nothing written on it. ※Kabuki Kosode Soga Azamiironui (Juurokuya Seishin) (1859), Act 2: "Bring me a white kimono and an inkstone box." ④ Abbreviation of "shirogane (silver)." ※Sharakuhon Kuruwa Uku Tameshi (1818), Later: "Carrying a silver tobacco pipe in a lantern." ⑤ Refers to a prostitute. Hakujin. ⑥ A type of eel. Refers to eels with a slightly whitish back. A word used by eel eaters. ※Sharakuhon Tsugen Sori (1787), Part 1 : "'Blue or white?' 'After all, the sinews and the long goats are eels.'〈Blue, white, sinew, all are names for eels〈abbreviated〉〉" ⑦ A title for the white team in contrast to the red team. ⑧ Not being suspected of a crime. Also, clearing the air. Innocent. Innocent. ⇔ Black. ※Unfinished Confessions (1948)〈Kawamoto Fujio〉The 96th business card "If Hirazawa were 'white'"⑨Another name for salt. ※Zappai, Kyoku-Awa, Koka 2 (1845) Tsukuda "Transferring the white of the salt pan to the ground of the Go board"⑩Abbreviation of "Shiroshoin (White shoin)". ※Zappai, Yanagi Taru, 102 (1828) "The people who fall from the Go board are also black and white"⑪A Nanryo silver coin. 〔Kakuhon, Ono Hanjizu (1806)〕⑫A type of motsuyaki. Pig intestines skewered and grilled. [Etymology] Since ancient times, it has been used as an adjective as is, and when forming compound words, it also takes the form "shira" with an alternation of vowels, such as in shiratama (white ball), shirana (white waves), and shirayuki (white snow). Shirakeru [white] [1] (from the first line of the Ka-next line) Shiraku (from the second line of the Ka-next line) ① To become white. Also, to fade. ※Man'yoshu (late 8th century) 9.1740 "My youthful skin has wrinkled, and my once black hair has turned white. " ② To become clear. Something that has been hidden becomes obvious. To be exposed. ※Joruri, Aizen Myoo Kagematsu (c. 1688-1711), Vol. 1 "Since I have become white, there is no longer any need to hide anything." ③ The excitement or atmosphere will die down. The excitement will die down. The mood will become awkward. ※Ukuhashu (1356) Miscellaneous: "A fox that looks disinterested. (Minamoto no Yoritomo) is in attendance. If there is an agreement, they should speak secretly at night. (Taira no Kagetoki)" ※Ukiyo-zoshi, Budō Denraiki (1687), 8 : "They were having fun, but Seigoro was in a bad mood and after a brief exchange of greetings, the two returned home, feeling that the match had gone bad." ④ To become unwell. To become uncomfortable. ※Jingū Bunkohon Hōsinshū (around 1216) 2: "Since there was no punishment, all the monks who spoke to him became disinterested." ※Jōruri, Yoshino Tadanobu (around 1697), 5: "Since the monk had originally planned to fight against the Emperor, he had come near and looked disinterested." ⑤ To pretend not to know something even though one knows it. To pretend not to know. ※Joruri, Yamato Takeru no Mikoto Azuma Kagami (1720), vol. 2: "When the woman left, the man pretended not to tell her his name, and treated her coldly." [2] [Other Ka, vol. 1] Shira-ku [Other Ka, vol. 2] To make clear. To make openly. Also, to speak openly. To be frank. ※Ukiyo-zoshi, Koshoku Ichidai Onna (1686), vol. 2: "They were all talking coldly, leaving everything to themselves." [Additional note] "Shiraku" and "Shiramu" are synonyms in the sense that they both mean "to turn white," but "Shiraku" primarily means "hair turning white," and "Shiramu" was used to mean "to become bright" in addition to "to turn white." There are also differences, such as "Shiramu" being used only in Japanese literature and waka poetry. Shiroi [White] 〘Adj.〙 Shiro/Shi 〘Adj.〙① White. The color of snow. ※Kojiki (712) Vol. 1, Song "Takuzuno's Shiroki Tadamuki " ② Clothing, paper, etc. that is simply white and not dyed any color. Also, there is nothing written on it. ※Utsubo ( c. 970-999) Atemiya "The birthing house at Atemiya was set up, <omitted> adults and children all wore white clothing."③ Bright. Shining. Brilliant. ※Kagurauta (late 9th century) Niwaro "The fire is burning white"④ Poor in experience. Seems amateurish . Also, unrefined . ※Ukiyo-zoshi, Koshoku Seisui-ki (1688) , 3 "Since he is a guest who cannot be understood, there will be some innocent things." ⑤ Innocent. Not guilty. Legal. Correct. ※Chinkai-shu (1536), Article 69 "It is likely that he is being bought innocently from some other place." ⑥ (Used with "shiroshi (author)") Obvious. Overt. Clear. [Nippo Jisho (1603-04)] ※Ukiyo-zoshi, Shin Yoshiwara Tsuneyoshi-gusa (1689), 2 "I wonder what kind of innocent people are in the poem." ⑦ Second place. Lower rank. This comes from the fact that the white-out "kichi " (good luck) , one of the symbols used to rank actors in actor reviews and other publications, is lower than the black "kichi" (good luck). ※Tatsumi-no-sono (1770), a joke book, says, "Kuro-hi comes from the Yakusha Hyoban-ki. It means good luck. Shiro-hi means the same thing." ⑧ It is a secret slang used by thieves to mean that there is no hope. [Modern New Terms Dictionary (1931)] [Additional note] The only other color names that have been used as adjectives since ancient times, like Shiro-shi, are Aka, Ao, and Kuro. Shiro-sa (noun) Shira [White] (A variation of "shiro (white)". One theory says it is an archaic form.) [1] [Phrase] Used with a noun to form a compound word. ① To express that something is white. "Shiraume" (white plum) and "Shiragumo" (white clouds ). ② To express that something is in its raw form, without being dyed, painted, or flavored. "Shira-ki" (white wood) and "Shirayaki" (white ware). ③ To express that something is pure. "Shira-meticulous" (white meticulous) and "Shira-majken" (white serious). ④ To express that something is lying skillfully or in a nonchalant manner. "Shira-to-boke" (white fool), "Shira-imitate" (white pretender), "Shira-bake" (white ghost), etc. ⑤ To express that one is not of a special status, occupation, or state. "Shira-taishu" (white mass), "Shira -dana" (white shop), "Shira -bito" (white person), "Shirafu" (white sober), etc. [2] [Noun] ① (Adjective-verb) Something that is not artificially decorated. Something that is not pretentious. Also, the state of being so. ※Hyōbanki Naniwa Monogatari (1655) "White palanquins are, for example, when there is something wrong with oneself, one does not hide the slightest bit of one's faults, and mocks each and every one of them." ② (adjectival verb) Something serious or honest. Something that is upright. Also, the person or the state of being. [Hyōbanki Shikidō Daikyō (1678)] ※Kabuki Dokkū Gojūsan-eki (1827), Act Five "This is a white palanquin." ③ Something that is not special, but ordinary. Something that is not of a special rank or occupation. ※Kabuki Hatsukamuri Soga Satsuki Fujine (1825), Fourth Act "'This is a palanquin from a bad place,' ' White palanquins are very expensive.'" ④ ⇒ Jira Shiramu [White] [1] 〘Self-Ma 5 (4)〙① To become white. ※Meigoki (1275), 6: “It becomes clear as the waves rise.”② To become light. It is dawn. ※Konjaku (c. 1120), 13: “As the night gradually turns white.” ※Shin Kokin (1205), Summer, 259: “The moon, which I cannot see clearly, shines upon the waves, even as it shines upon the cold heavenly gates.”③ To weaken. To decrease. To become worse. ※Utsubo (c. 970-999), Toshikage: “How were these kotos made? They have been played by hand for so long that I cannot hear their sounds.”④ To lose momentum. To flinch. Also, to become a losing color. To become unfavorable. ※Jikoji-hon Jokyu-ki (around 1240), lower part: "After slaying many enemies, he finally dropped the sword in disbelief." ⑤ The blade of the sword becomes damaged. The blade becomes dull. [Latin-Portuguese Dictionary (1595)] ⑥ To lose interest. To become disillusioned. [2] 〘Ta-Ma, lower part 2〙① To make white. To make clear. To make innocent. To remove doubt. ※Joruri, Jinen Koji (around 1697), lower part: "It is difficult to reply, but I was persuaded to say so, so I said 'shiramakasu'." ② = shiramakasu (white━) ③ [Additional note] → Additional note on "shirakeru (white)" Haku [White] [1] 〘 noun 〙① White. White. ※Seishun (1905-06)〈Oguri Fuyō〉 Autumn: “Large white chrysanthemums, too good to be cut.”② Short for “Hakujin (White man).” ※Jōruri: Uzuki no Momiji (around 1706) vol. 1: “Sore ni wa aranu haku no fuu.”③ White rice.④ Young mullet .〔Essays: Nen nen zuihitsu (1801-05)〕⑤ “Dialogue.” The word comes from the use of the characters “kohaku” and “haku.” ※Sennin (1915)〈Akutagawa Ryūnosuke〉 vol. 1: “As Li sang and Haku joined in, he began to make various gestures.”[2] This refers to the Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai . ※Dark Night Passage (1921-37) by Shiga Naoya, vol. 2 "Indeed, it says something like, ' White is given to drink and drunk in the city.'" Shiro-mu [White] [1] (Self-translated Ma 4) ① To become white. To take on a whitish hue. To become whitish. ※Makura (end of the 10th century) 51: “The forehead of a cow is very long and white, but the underside of its belly, legs, and the veins on its tail soon turn white.” ② To flinch. To hesitate. To lose momentum. ※Taiheiki (late 14th century) 32: “Yamana’s soldiers were unable to advance, and their arms were slightly white .” ③ The blades of swords and other equipment become dull. ※Otogi-zoshi, Ibuki-dōji (collected in Iwanami Bunko) (end of the Muromachi period): “When we arrived at the ojin, the blades of their swords looked slightly white.” [2] (Other Ma 2) ① To make white. ※Makura (10th century end) 87 "Soon he met Hitachi no Suke. His clothes were not white , but were the same color." ② To pound rice and make it into polished rice. ※Meigoki (1275) 4 "To whiten and polish rice" Boredom [white] 〘 noun 〙 (the noun derived from the conjunctive form of the verb "shirakeru (white)") A state of being disinterested in anything. ※Kyoufuuki (1971-80) by Jun Ishikawa, "I feel momentarily bored. Perhaps it's the calm in the midst of a storm." Pei [White] 〘 noun 〙 (from Chinese) ⸨pei ⸩ heroin. Also, a general term for narcotics. ※The Woman Who Was Chased (1953-54) by Taiko Hirabayashi, a laughing body "If you play with your pei all the time, you're bound to get dust in it." Shirashii [white] 〘Adj.〙 To pretend not to know. To be shameless. To pretend not to know. ※Joruri, Gara Sendaihagi (1785) 6: "Even if I recite his face, he has that shady face." Shiramasu [white] 〘Other Sa 4〙 = To ignore (white━) ②※Nagatohon Heike (early 13th century) 14 "Not wanting to be unaware of this, the Heike sent Seno Taro with 250 horsemen to attack them." Byaku [white] 〘Noun〙 White. White. ※Kyogenki Fujimatsu (1660) "Blue , yellow , red , white , black , five colors " White 〘Subject/Subject Ka Lower 2〙 ⇒ Bored (white) Shiro-shi [white] 〘Shape〙 ⇒ Shiroi (white) Source: The Selected Edition of the Japanese Language Dictionary About the Selected Edition of the Japanese Language Dictionary Information |
