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What does the kanji 銀 mean?

銀 means silver. On'yomi ギン. Kun'yomi しろがね.

Quick facts
On'yomiギン
Kun'yomiしろがね
Strokes14
Main radical金
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
On'yomi ギンKun'yomi しろがね
N4 · estimated, JLPT framework14 strokes

silver

Memory hook

The metal (金) that gleams softly, precious but second to gold — SILVER.

Main radical

金gold, metal 8 strokes

Built from

Stroke order · 14 strokes

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Common words

More words with this kanji

  • 銀ぎんsilver

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.