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お札
osatsu, ofuda
Description
「お札」は読み方が二つあります。「おさつ」と読むと、紙のお金のことです。「おふだ」と読むと、神社やお寺でもらう、守ってくれる紙のことです。
"お札" has two readings. When read as "おさつ," it means paper money. When read as "おふだ," it refers to a protective paper received at shrines or temples.
Meanings
お札osatsu
paper money, banknote, bill
財布に千円のお札が二枚あります。
There are two 1,000-yen bills in my wallet.
お札ofuda
protective paper charm from a shrine or temple
神社でお札をもらって、家にはりました。
I received a talisman at the shrine and put it up at home.
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Notes
- Etymology
お is a polite prefix; 札 means note/tag, read satsu for money and fuda for a charm.
- Nuance
おさつ is everyday money; おふだ is religious and often written 御札.
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