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

けっこん指わは、銀か金、どちらにする?

For your wedding ring which would you prefer: silver or gold?

いくつになっても銀せいひんがすきです。

No matter how old I get, I still like silver things.

赤信号で、銀の軽トラが私の横に止まった。

At the red light a silver pick-up truck pulled up alongside me.

Kanji Composition