What is '青白い' called in English?

'青白い' in English is called "Wan". Wan refers to: 顔色が優れず、病気や疲労のために顔色が悪い様子を表す形容詞。

How do you pronounce 'Wan' and '青白い'?

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What is an example sentence for Wan in Japanese?

English: "Her face was wan after a long illness." | Japanese: "彼女の顔は長い病気の後に青白かった。"

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wan Meaning in Japanese (wan 英語意味)

青白い, かすかな

類語:弱々しいか細い

青白い in English:wan

IPA:a.o̞.d͡ʑi.ɾo̞.i

Phonetic:あおじろい

Quick Answer • 要約

wan の日本語の意味は「青白い, かすかな」です。 (顔色が優れず、病気や疲労のために顔色が悪い様子を表す形容詞。)

Definitions of Wan

1
adjective
青白い
Describing a person's complexion as pale and appearing unwell or exhausted.
顔色が優れず、病気や疲労のために顔色が悪い様子を表す形容詞。
2
adjective
かすかな
Describing a light or smile as weak, faint, or lacking in intensity.
光や笑顔が弱々しく、かすかで、強さに欠ける様子を表す形容詞。

Example Sentences

“Her face was wan after a long illness.”

彼女の顔は長い病気の後に青白かった。

“He gave a wan smile, trying to hide his sadness.”

彼は悲しみを隠そうとして、かすかな笑みを浮かべた。

“The wan light of dawn barely illuminated the room.”

夜明けの青白い光が、かろうじて部屋を照らしていた。

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Synonyms (類語)

In Japanese:

弱々しいか細い

In English:

paleashenpallidfaint weak

Antonyms (対義語)

In Japanese:

血色の良い元気な

In English:

rosy flushed bright strong

Inflected Word Forms

nounwanness

adverbwanly

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

wan smilecollocation

A weak, faint, or sickly smile.

wan Meaning in Japanese (wan 英語 意味)