JLPT N3 Intermediate
銀
Silver (metal, color, or medal); also an abbreviation for bank.
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Other forms
銀行 ginkou - bank
銀色 giniro - silver color
1 Noun
Silver (the metal)
Refers to the precious chemical element (Ag) used historically for currency, jewelry, and tableware.
Example
A この 指輪 、 素敵 です ね 。 銀 です か ？
B はい 、 そう です 。
[A:] This ring is lovely. Is it silver? [B:] Yes, it is.
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2 Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Silver (the color)
Describes a shiny, metallic grey color resembling polished silver.
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3 Noun
Silver Medal / Second Place
Represents the second rank in a competition or tournament, synonymous with a silver medal.
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4 Noun, Suffix
Abbreviation for "Bank"
Serves as a written abbreviation or suffix for a financial institution.
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