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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

    銀

    Meaning

    Silver

    Reading

    kunyomiしろがね

    shirogane

    onyomiぎん

    gin

    Parts

    釒Gold (金)艮Stopping

    Example Word

    銀行: bank. The Japanese noun '銀行 (ぎんこう)' refers to a financial institution where people deposit, withdraw, or borrow money. It is commonly used in everyday conversations when discussing financial matters. For example: I went to the bank「銀行に行きました」(ぎんこうにいきました). The bank is closed today「銀行は今日休みです」(ぎんこうはきょうやすみです). This word is essential for discussing banking services, such as opening an account or applying for a loan.

    Radical

    金

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    595

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 銀

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

    radical

    釒

    Meaning

    Gold

    radical

    艮

    Meaning

    Stopping

Words Using 銀

This kanji is used in 2 words:

    word

    銀

    Meaning

    Silver

    word

    銀行

    Meaning

    Bank

Kanji Related to 銀 Through the Part 釒

These 22 kanji contain the part 釒 as well.

    kanji

    鏡

    Meaning

    Mirror

    kanji

    釣

    Meaning

    Fish, Fishing

    kanji

    鎖

    Meaning

    Chain

    kanji

    鍵

    Meaning

    Key

    kanji

    鋭

    Meaning

    Sharp

    kanji

    鐘

    Meaning

    Bell

    kanji

    鎌

    Meaning

    Sickle, Scythe

    kanji

    鍛

    Meaning

    Forge, Train

    kanji

    銅

    Meaning

    Copper

    kanji

    銭

    Meaning

    Money, Coin

    kanji

    針

    Meaning

    Needle

    kanji

    錠

    Meaning

    Lock, Tablet

    kanji

    錯

    Meaning

    Confused, Mixed up

    kanji

    錦

    Meaning

    Brocade

    kanji

    銃

    Meaning

    Gun

    kanji

    鑑

    Meaning

    Consider, Model

    kanji

    鉱

    Meaning

    Ore, Mineral

    kanji

    鉛

    Meaning

    Lead

    kanji

    鋳

    Meaning

    Cast, Casting

    kanji

    鋼

    Meaning

    Steel

    kanji

    鉢

    Meaning

    Bowl

    kanji

    錮

    Meaning

    To tie, Confinement

Kanji Related to 銀 Through the Part 艮

These 11 kanji contain the part 艮 as well.

    kanji

    眼

    Meaning

    Eyeball

    kanji

    恨

    Meaning

    Grudge

    kanji

    根

    Meaning

    Root

    kanji

    郷

    Meaning

    Hometown

    kanji

    良

    Meaning

    Good

    kanji

    即

    Meaning

    Instant, Immediate

    kanji

    痕

    Meaning

    Mark, Foot print

    kanji

    爵

    Meaning

    Baron, Rank of nobility

    kanji

    既

    Meaning

    Already, Previously

    kanji

    限

    Meaning

    Limit

    kanji

    退

    Meaning

    Retreat

Learn the Kanji 銀

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.