白衣
Common
Noun
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
white clothes;white robe
2
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
only applies to
はくい
white gown (worn by doctors, chemists, etc.)
看護婦は白衣を着ている。
The nurse is dressed in white.
3
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
historical term
only applies to
はくい, はくえ
commoner without rank (in ancient China)
4
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
only applies to
びゃくえ, はくえ, しろきぬ, しろぎぬ
layperson
Antonym:
緇衣 (しえ)