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金

kin
noun★Beginner— 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

Synonyms

黄金財産富

Antonyms

貧乏貧困

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

金
gold or money
root
和英辞典

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