JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
銀 — silver
- Reading
- ギン・しろがね
- Meaning
- silver
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
銀 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is ギン・しろがね and it means silver. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
銀 appears in everyday japanese words such as 銀 (silver) and 銀行 (Bank).
Japanese words containing 銀
Frequently asked questions
What does 銀 mean in Japanese?
銀 means silver in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 銀 read?
銀 is read ギン・しろがね. Reading it inside real words — 銀 and 銀行 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 銀 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 銀 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 銀 in a word?
A common word containing 銀 is 銀 (ぎん) — "silver". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 銀 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 銀 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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