What does the kanji 銀 mean?

The kanji 銀 (gin) means "silver". It is a JLPT N4 character.

"gin" is written with the kanji 銀, meaning "silver". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) ぎん (gin). It is a JLPT N4 character.

How do you write the kanji 銀?

Write 銀 ("silver") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.

What are the readings of 銀?

銀 has these readings: onyomi (Chinese-derived) ぎん (gin).

銀“silver” Kanjigin

JLPT N4

How to write 銀

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Meaning and readings

Meaning

silver

Onyomi (音読み)

ぎん gin

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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Japanese reading

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銀“silver” Kanjigin

How to write 銀

Meaning and readings

Meaning

Onyomi (音読み)

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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