銭
coin · .01 yen · money
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of metal and small. Small metal.
Symbolism
Money, public bath, cash. Represents coin.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Building wealth
Component Breakdown
metal + 㦮
Words & Expressions
Words written with 銭
Four-Character Compounds
一紙半銭
いっしはんせん
small sum; things of little value
連銭葦毛
れんぜんあしげ
dapple gray (horse coat color); dapple grey
一文半銭
いちもんきなか
meagre sum of money
Proverbs & Idioms
安物買いの銭失い
やすものがいのぜにうしない
Buy cheap, lose money
Buying cheap ends up costing more
Related Figures & Stories
銭玄同
Name contains 銭
Qian Xuantong was a Chinese linguist and writer considered to be a leading figure of the Doubting Antiquity School, along with Gu Jiegang.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 銭 mean in Japanese?
銭 means coin, .01 yen, money.
How do you read 銭?
On'yomi: セン、ゼン (SEN, ZEN). Kun'yomi: ぜに、すき (zeni, suki).
How many strokes does 銭 have?
銭 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 金 (gold).
Is 銭 a good kanji for a tattoo?
銭 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means coin, .01 yen, money. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.