🇯🇵 How to say

“gold” in Japanese

金きん
Illustration of "gold" in a Japanese cultural setting
A gleaming gold coin rests on a wooden desk next to a paycheck, symbolizing both precious metal and financial earnings.

Usage note

金 can mean both the metal gold and money in general, making it useful in both financial and material contexts.

Examples

  • 金がたくさんほしい。

    I want a lot of money.

  • これは純金です。

    This is pure gold.

  • 金をためています。

    I am saving money.

Quick check

What does "金" mean?

  • A. gold
  • B. older brother
  • C. sky
  • D. sand

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