金

kin

gold

この指輪は純金でできています。

This ring is made of pure gold.

general

A precious metal with the chemical symbol Au, often used in jewelry, coins, and electronics.

金は高価な宝石と一緒に使われることが多い。

Gold is often used together with expensive gemstones.

In Japanese, '金' can also refer to money in general contexts.

informal

Money or wealth.

彼は金持ちだ。

He is rich.

This usage is common in everyday conversation.

Collocations

金メダルgold medal金色golden color金持ちrich person

to earn money

to spend money

Remember that '金' can mean both 'gold' and 'money' in Japanese, so context is key.

When '金' is used in the context of wealth or transactions, it typically means 'money' rather than the metal.

The kanji '金' originates from Chinese characters and represents the concept of gold, which has been valued across cultures for its rarity and beauty.

'金' can refer to both the metal and money, depending on the context. In financial contexts, it is often used to mean money or wealth.

金

gold or money

root

和英辞典