銀
1. Meaning and Reading
- silver
- Onyomi : ぎん
2. Kanji Explanation
- 金 : metal
- 艮 : commoner
Among metals (金), 'silver' was relatively easy for commoners (艮) to obtain.
3. Example Words
銀
ぎん
silver
銀の指輪を買った。
I bought a silver ring.
銀行
ぎんこう
bank
銀行でお金を下ろす。
I withdraw money at the bank.