Quick answer
銀 is the kanji for "Silver". A common reading is しろがね (shirogane). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Silver
Also : Silver-colored · Bank
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
14 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 銀 represents 'SILVER'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of silver.
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.
Vocabulary using 銀
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Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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