Meaning

Primary

Silver

Alternatives

Silver Color, Color Silver

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The silver color is just silver (the color).

Reading

ぎんいろ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 銀色になる

    to turn silver

    銀色に光る

    to shine silver

    銀色にかがやく

    to sparkle silver

Context Sentences

このキャラの目の色は銀色がいいと思います。

I think silver would be a good color for the eyes of this character.

コウイチの銀色のヒゲを私に売ってくれませんか?

Could you sell Koichi's silver mustache to me, please?

私のダンスの相手は、あの銀色のコスチュームを着たフグって男よ。

My dance partner is that guy in the silver costume. His name is Fugu.

Kanji Composition