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銀
銀 (readings: ぎん; Japanese kanji) means “silver”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 銀行 (bank).
What does 銀 mean?
| Kanji | 銀 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | silver |
| Readings | ぎん |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 銀
銀 is read ぎん depending on the word.
Example words with 銀
| Example | 銀行 (bank) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14