Japanese symbol for “money”
お金
おかね
Romaji: okane
money
In Japanese, money is お金, read おかね (okane).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n money
Written forms: お金、御金. Readings: おかね.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “money”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 金銭 | きんせん kinsen | money; cash |
| 金 | かね kane | money |
| 貨幣 | かへい kahei | money; currency; coin |
| 足 | あし ashi | money; coin |
| 銀 | ぎん gin | money |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 資金 | しきん shikin | funds; capital |
| 金融 | きんゆう kin'yuu | finance; financing; credit transacting |
| 料金 | りょうきん ryoukin | fee; charge; fare |
| 現金 | げんきん genkin | cash; ready money; money on hand |
| 金属 | きんぞく kinzoku | metal |
See also: Chinese symbol for “money”.
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