Translation of Japanese word "お金" to English
お金
おかね
[okane]
IPA: /okane/
Meaning
NounA generally accepted means of exchange.
How to use
お金 (okane) — 'money'. The お is an honorific prefix. Plain: 金 (kane). お金がある — have money. お金を払う — pay. お金を借りる — borrow money.
🇬🇧 English
money
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: お金
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): おかね
Romaji Transcription: okane
Example Sentences
お金を貸してください。
おかねをかしてください。
Please lend me some money.
お金が足りないです。
おかねがたりないです。
I don't have enough money.
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Common phrases
- お金を払う— to pay money
- お金を借りる— to borrow money
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Frequency rank: #110 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "お金" mean?▼
The Japanese word "お金" means "money" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "お金"?▼
The word "お金" is read as "おかね" (okane). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Money is used to buy things.".
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