also: しらすな · はくさ
white sand
Refers to sand that is white in color, often found at beaches, in gardens, or as a material. The reading しらすな is the most common, while はくしゃ is used in more formal or compound contexts.
The beaches in Okinawa have beautiful white sand.
White sand is often spread in Japanese gardens.
白い砂 is a more descriptive phrase meaning 'white sand', while 白砂 is a single compound noun.
white sands and green pines; beautiful coastal scenery
Most common reading and spelling for 'white sand'. The reading しらすな is specifically associated with this kanji form.
Alternate on'yomi reading, used in some contexts or compound words.
Rare alternate reading; はくしゃ is more common for the on'yomi.
Variant kanji form using 沙 instead of 砂. Both mean sand, but 砂 is more common in modern Japanese.
Rare combination of variant kanji and rare reading.
Compound of 白 (white) and 砂 (sand). The reading しらすな uses the kun'yomi for both characters, while はくしゃ and はくさ use on'yomi readings.