白ひげ
shirohige
The English phrase "whitebeard" is translated into Japanese as 白ひげ (shirohige).
This phrase refers to a beard that is white in color.
How do you pronounce it?
shirohige
Did you know?
- In modern Japanese pop culture, 白ひげ is strongly associated with 'Whitebeard' from the manga One Piece, where it serves as a symbol of legendary strength and fatherly protection.
- The word ひげ is also used to describe the 'whiskers' of a cat or dog, so 白ひげ could be used to describe a white-whiskered pet.
- In Japanese, the word ひげ (hige) is used for both 'beard' and 'mustache' without distinction. While English speakers categorize them separately, a single Japanese word covers all facial hair.
Examples in context
- それは白い髭を持つ人たちのために使われることがあります。ただし、場合によっては失礼とされることもあるので注意が必要です。It is sometimes used for people with white beards, but it is important to note that it can be considered impolite depending on the situation.
- 彼は長い白ひげを蓄えている。Kare wa nagai shirohige o takuwaete iru.He has a long white beard.
- サンタクロースは白ひげが特徴です。Santa Kurōsū wa shirohige ga tokuchō desu.Santa Claus is characterized by his white beard.
- その老人は立派な白ひげを持っていた。Sono rōjin wa rippa na shirohige o motte ita.The old man had a magnificent white beard.
Example conversation
Yui and Kenta are looking at a painting of an old man.
- 結衣 Yuiこの絵の人は白ひげが立派ですね。Kono e no hito wa shirohige ga rippa desu ne.The person in this painting has a splendid white beard.
- 健太 Kenta本当だね。とても賢そうに見えるよ。Hontou da ne. Totemo kashikousou ni mieru yo.You're right. He looks very wise.
- 結衣 Yui健太さんも将来は白ひげを育てたいですか？Kenta-san mo shourai wa shirohige o sodatetai desu ka?Kenta, do you want to grow a white beard in the future?
- 健太 Kentaいいえ、僕はひげは出さないと思うよ。Iie, boku wa hige wa dasanai to omou yo.No, I don't think I'll grow a beard.
