noun
plain wood; unfinished woodwork
Refers to wood that has not been painted, lacquered, or otherwise finished, often used in traditional Japanese architecture and crafts.
この神社は白木の柱が美しい。
The plain wood pillars of this shrine are beautiful.
白木のままの家具にニスを塗る。
I apply varnish to the unfinished wood furniture.
Compound of 白 (しら, 'white') and 木 (き, 'wood'), referring to the pale, natural color of untreated wood.