白トラ

shiro-tora
noun★Intermediate💡 white tiger
formal

A white tiger, a rare color variant of the Bengal tiger with white fur and black stripes.

白トラはインドやネパールで見られることがあります。

White tigers can sometimes be seen in India and Nepal.

💡

The term specifically refers to the white Bengal tiger, not albino tigers.

Collocations

白トラの保護protection of white tigers白トラの生息地habitat of white tigers

Related Phrases

白トラの伝説phrase
legend of the white tiger

💡Pro Tip

Cultural Significance

In Japanese culture, the white tiger is sometimes associated with auspicious meanings.

⚡Gold Rule

Terminology Clarity

Distinguish between '白トラ' (white Bengal tiger) and 'アルビノトラ' (albino tiger).

📖Word Origin

Combination of 白 (shiro, 'white') and トラ (tora, 'tiger').

📝Usage Notes

In Japanese, '白トラ' specifically refers to the white Bengal tiger, not albino tigers or other white big cats.

Word Breakdown

白
white
root
+
トラ
tiger
root
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