kin
nounBeginner 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.

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

informal

Money or wealth.

彼は金持ちだ。

He is rich.

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This usage is common in everyday conversation.

Collocations

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

Antonyms

Related Phrases

金を稼ぐphrase
to earn money
金を使うphrase
to spend money

💡Pro Tip

Dual Meaning

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

Gold Rule

Context Matters

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

📖Word Origin

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

📝Usage Notes

'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.

Word Breakdown

gold or money
root
和英辞典