Meaning

Primary

Silver

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

ぎん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as the kanji.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 銀のナイフ

    silver knife

    銀のさじ

    silver spoon

    銀のスプーン

    silver spoon

Context Sentences

スプーンは、銀か金、どちらにする?

Do you prefer silver or gold for the spoon?

うちの子、銀歯があるからグミは食べれないんだ。

My child can't eat gummies because he has silver fillings.

銀の軽トラが私の横に止まった。

A silver pick-up truck pulled up alongside me.

Kanji Composition