Illustration: At a small Japanese silversmith's workbench, a craftsperson finishes polishing a silver spoon beside its matching tarnished companion. The polished surface catches a clear reflection of the craftsperson's nose, making a watching child laugh.

JLPT N3nounLevel estimated by Bebop

銀ぎん

gin

silver

Example sentences

  1. 金きんより銀ぎんの指輪ゆびわの方ほうが好すきです。

    I prefer silver rings to gold ones.

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  2. 金きんは銀ぎんより重おもい。

    Gold is heavier than silver.

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  3. 銅どうも銀ぎんも金属きんぞくである。

    Copper and silver are both metals.

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Kanji in 銀

  • 銀silverOnギンKunしろがね

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