Japanese

しらが
Meaning: white hair; grey hair
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

白
髪

Example sentences

My grandfather is concerned that his white hair has been increasing.
白髪混じりの頭を掻きながら、彼は昔を思い出した。
While scratching his head mingled with white hair, he remembered the old days.
彼はいたずらに春秋を重ね、気づけば白髪が増えていた。
He spent his years in vain, and before he knew it, his gray hair had increased.

Usage Notes

Hair that has lost its pigment. 'Shiraga' is the most common word for it. 'Hakuhatsu' is more formal.

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