noun
silver mine
Refers to a mine where silver ore is extracted. Often appears in historical or geographical contexts.
この地域にはかつて大きな銀山があった。
There was once a large silver mine in this area.
Compound of 銀 (gin, 'silver') and 山 (zan, 'mountain' or 'mine'). The reading ざん is a rendaku form of 山.