1.
pure white; snow white
A completely white color with no other tints mixed in. Often carries connotations of purity, innocence, or elegance.
純白のウェディングドレスを着た。
She wore a pure white wedding dress.
雪が積もって、庭が純白に染まった。
Snow piled up, and the garden was covered in pure white.
花嫁の純白の衣装が、教会のステンドグラスの光に照らされて美しく輝いていた。
The bride's pure white gown shone beautifully, illuminated by the light through the church's stained glass.
USAGE:
Often used as a no-adjective: 純白の + noun. Carries poetic or elevated nuance compared to simply saying 白い. Frequently associated with weddings, snow scenes, and things that symbolize purity.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 純白のドレス (pure white dress)
- 純白の雪 (pure white snow)
- 純白の花 (pure white flowers)
- 純白に輝く (shine in pure white)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 真っ白: pure white — more colloquial; can also mean 'blank' (as in a blank page or mind)
- 白: white — the basic color word