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What is the Kanji for 'Money' and 'Coin'? | 銭

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Money' and 'Coin', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Money' and 'Coin' is 銭.

    kanji

    銭

    Meaning

    Money, Coin

    Reading

    kunyomiぜに

    zeni

    onyomiせん

    sen

    Parts

    釒Gold (金)㦮

    Example Word

    金銭: money. The Japanese noun '金銭 (きんせん)' refers to 'money' in a general sense, often emphasizing its tangible or financial aspect. It is commonly used in formal or legal contexts to discuss financial matters, transactions, or wealth. For example: money is important in life「金銭は人生で重要です」(きんせんはじんせいでじゅうようです). He lost all his money「彼は金銭をすべて失った」(かれはきんせんをすべてうしなった). The word can also carry a slightly formal or serious tone, distinguishing it from more casual terms like 'お金 (おかね)'.

    Radical

    金

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    768

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 銭

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    釒

    Meaning

    Gold

    component

    㦮

Words Using 銭

This kanji is used in 2 words:

    word

    金銭

    Meaning

    Money

    word

    銭

    Meaning

    Money, Coin

Kanji Related to 銭 Through the Part 釒

These 22 kanji contain the part 釒 as well.

    kanji

    鏡

    Meaning

    Mirror

    kanji

    釣

    Meaning

    Fish, Fishing

    kanji

    鎖

    Meaning

    Chain

    kanji

    鍵

    Meaning

    Key

    kanji

    鋭

    Meaning

    Sharp

    kanji

    鐘

    Meaning

    Bell

    kanji

    鎌

    Meaning

    Sickle, Scythe

    kanji

    鍛

    Meaning

    Forge, Train

    kanji

    銅

    Meaning

    Copper

    kanji

    針

    Meaning

    Needle

    kanji

    錠

    Meaning

    Lock, Tablet

    kanji

    銀

    Meaning

    Silver

    kanji

    錯

    Meaning

    Confused, Mixed up

    kanji

    錦

    Meaning

    Brocade

    kanji

    銃

    Meaning

    Gun

    kanji

    鑑

    Meaning

    Consider, Model

    kanji

    鉱

    Meaning

    Ore, Mineral

    kanji

    鉛

    Meaning

    Lead

    kanji

    鋳

    Meaning

    Cast, Casting

    kanji

    鋼

    Meaning

    Steel

    kanji

    鉢

    Meaning

    Bowl

    kanji

    錮

    Meaning

    To tie, Confinement

Kanji Related to 銭 Through the Part 㦮

These 4 kanji contain the part 㦮 as well.

    kanji

    残

    Meaning

    Remainder

    kanji

    践

    Meaning

    Tread, Implement

    kanji

    浅

    Meaning

    Shallow

    kanji

    桟

    Meaning

    Scaffold, Plank bridge

Learn the Kanji 銭

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 銭 mean?

銭 means 'Money' and 'Coin'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.