284.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.

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3. Example Words

ぎん
silver

I bought a silver ring.

銀行 ぎんこう
bank

I withdraw money at the bank.

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