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VocabJLPT N3

silver (Ag)

Nounの-AdjectiveSuffix

Definitions

1. silver (Ag)
2. silver (color)
3. silver (medal, prize, etc.)

This word refers to the precious metal known as silver. It is also used to describe the color silver, and can appear in compound words related to banking or finance, as the word has historical associations with money and wealth.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, silver turns black? I never would've guessed!

Sentence 2

I wonder why I'm so drawn to the color silver.

Sentence 3

The teacher explained that silver conducts heat very well.

Sentence 4

No way, I wouldn't trust silver that cheap.

Sentence 5

My friend was in tears saying she'd lost her silver watch.