mildew; white mold
General term for white mold or mildew, often found on food, walls, or organic matter.
White mold grew on the bread.
white mold (Penicillium camemberti)
Specifically refers to the white mold used in cheese production, such as on Camembert or Brie.
The surface of Camembert cheese is covered with white mold.
white mold cheese; white mould cheese
Common mixed kanji-katakana spelling.
Hiragana spelling for かび; equally clear and common.
Rare kanji form using 黴; not commonly used in modern writing.
Compound of 白 (しろ, 'white') and カビ (かび, 'mold').