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What is the Kanji for 'Silver'? | 銀

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Silver', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Silver' is 銀.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Silver

    Reading

    kunyomiしろがね

    shirogane

    onyomiぎん

    gin

    Parts

    Stopping Gold (金)

    Example Word

    銀: silver. The Japanese noun '銀 (ぎん)' means 'silver'. It refers to the precious metal silver, which is often used in jewelry, coins, and other valuable items. This word can also be used metaphorically to describe something of high quality or value, similar to how 'silver' is used in English. Example sentences: This ring is made of silver「この指輪は銀でできている」(このゆびわはぎんでできている). Silver is a precious metal「銀は貴金属です」(ぎんはききんぞくです). The word can also appear in compound words, such as '銀色 (ぎんいろ)' meaning 'silver color'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    595

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Stopping

    radical

    Meaning

    Gold

    Radical Form Of

Words Using

This kanji is used in 2 words:

    word

    銀行

    Meaning

    Bank

    word

    Meaning

    Silver

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 11 kanji contain the part 艮 as well.

    kanji

    退

    Meaning

    Retreat

    kanji

    Meaning

    Good

    kanji

    Meaning

    Instant, Immediate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Limit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Already, Previously

    kanji

    Meaning

    Root

    kanji

    Meaning

    Eyeball

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hometown

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grudge

    kanji

    Meaning

    Baron, Rank of nobility

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mark, Foot print

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 22 kanji contain the part 釒 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Needle

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ore, Mineral

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mirror

    kanji

    Meaning

    Copper

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fish, Fishing

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sharp

    kanji

    Meaning

    Steel

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chain

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lead

    kanji

    Meaning

    Confused, Mixed up

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gun

    kanji

    Meaning

    Forge, Train

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lock, Tablet

    kanji

    Meaning

    Consider, Model

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bell

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bowl

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cast, Casting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Money, Coin

    kanji

    Meaning

    Brocade

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sickle, Scythe

    kanji

    Meaning

    To tie, Confinement

    kanji

    Meaning

    Key

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 銀 mean?

銀 means 'Silver'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Third Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N4 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.