Haku

/ˈhɑːkuː/ noun

Definition

A Japanese term meaning 'white' or referring to white-colored objects; also used as a name or in specific cultural contexts.

Etymology

From Japanese 白 (haku or shiro), meaning white. This is a fundamental color word in Japanese with ancient origins, used both literally for the color and metaphorically in cultural contexts.

Kelly Says

In Japanese culture, white carries profound meaning—associated with purity, snow, and emptiness in Zen philosophy—making the simple word haku carry centuries of aesthetic tradition.

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