Gold in Japanese
"gold" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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gold
Reading: kin
8 strokes
Where it comes from
Represents metal contained in earth. General term for minerals and metals.
What it carries
Wealth, value, Friday. Represents west and autumn in Five Elements philosophy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for gold?
The most common kanji for "gold" is 金, read as kin. It means gold. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 金 have?
金 has 8 strokes.