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金
kane, kin
Description
「金」は、物を買うときに使うお金のことです。
"金" refers to money used when buying things.
「きん」と読むときは、ゆびわなどに使う高い金ぞくのことを表します。
When read as "きん", "金" refers to the precious metal used in items like rings.
Meanings
金kane
money
金がぜんぜん足りない。
I don't have nearly enough money.
金kin
gold; the metal gold
この指輪は金でできている。
This ring is made of gold.
金kin
gold (medal or first place)
彼女はオリンピックで金を取った。
She won gold at the Olympics.
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Notes
- Reading
read "kane" for money, "kin" for the metal gold or a gold medal.
- Nuance
お金 is the polite everyday word; bare 金 (kane) sounds blunter or rougher.
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