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Definition of shiraito

shiraito

/ʃiːˈraɪtoʊ/
shi · rai · to
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shiraito Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A celebrated waterfall located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, near Mount Fuji, renowned for its wide, curved expanse of fine water streams resembling hanging white silk threads.

2

A descriptive proper name applied to several scenic waterfalls across Japan (such as the one in Karuizawa, Nagano) that feature thin, thread-like streams of cascading groundwater.

Word Nuance & Usage

In English, this word is almost exclusively capitalized and used as part of a proper geographical name (e.g., 'Shiraito Falls') rather than as a generic standalone noun.

• Rhymes for shiraito

• Nearby Words

shipshape
shipwreck
shipyard
shiraito
shiraz
shire
shire river

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shiraito. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shiraito
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