🇯🇵 How to say

“money” in Japanese

お金おかね
Illustration of "money" in a Japanese cultural setting
A person is at a cash register, placing several coins and a few crisp bills into the open palm of their hand. They are smiling as they count the money they just earned from their part-time job.

Usage note

お金 is a polite and common word for money, used in almost all situations. It's what you use to buy things and receive for work, so it's a very important word to know.

Examples

  • お金があります。

    I have money.

  • お金をもらいます。

    I receive money.

  • お金がないです。

    I don't have money.

Quick check

What does "お金" mean?

  • A. money
  • B. train
  • C. desk
  • D. bag

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