真っ白
also: ましろ
Meanings
1
na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
Describes something that is completely white, without any other color or stain. Often used for snow, paper, or freshly painted surfaces.
Outside is covered in pure white snow.
She wore a pure white dress.
2
na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
Used figuratively for a mind that has gone blank, a paper with nothing written on it, or a state of emptiness. Often appears in expressions like 頭が真っ白になる (one's mind goes blank).
My mind went blank during the exam.
I draw a picture on a blank sheet of paper.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉が真っ白になるfor something to turn/become pure white
The mountain turned pure white with snow.
- 〈物〉が真っ白だsomething (a page, sheet, etc.) is blank
I was so nervous that my answer sheet stayed blank.
- 真っ白な〈物〉a pure white ~
She was wearing a pure white wedding dress.
Expressions
- 頭が真っ白になるgo blank; panic and can't think