銀 — silver
Learn the correct stroke order for 銀 (silver), a 14-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage Notes
The kanji 銀 (silver) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 金.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 銀 is #395, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 銀 have?
The kanji 銀 (silver) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 銀?
銀 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.
What does 銀 mean?
銀 means: silver. On'yomi readings: ギン. Kun'yomi readings: しろがね.
What JLPT level is 銀?
銀 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.