銀
しろがね
shirogane
JLPT N414 strokesKanjiLevel 18 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
銀 is the kanji for "Bank / Silver / Silver-colored". A common reading is しろがね (shirogane). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Bank / Silver / Silver-colored
Also : Bank · Silver · Silver-colored
Readings
kunしろがね/ shiroganeonぎん/ gin
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 銀 represents 'SILVER'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of silver.
Reading ·
On-reading: ぎん — remember this sound by associating it with silver. Kun-reading: しろがね.
Example Sentences
銀色の指輪が好きです。
ぎんいろのゆびわがすきです。
I like silver rings.
銀行でお金をおろしました。
ぎんこうでおかねをおろしました。
I withdrew money from the bank.
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