JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
銭 — coin
- Reading
- セン・ゼン・ぜに・すき
- Meaning
- coin; .01 yen; money
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
銭 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is セン・ゼン・ぜに・すき and it means coin; .01 yen; money. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
銭 appears in everyday japanese words such as 小銭 (coins) and 金銭 (money).
Japanese words containing 銭
Frequently asked questions
What does 銭 mean in Japanese?
銭 means coin; .01 yen; money in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 銭 read?
銭 is read セン・ゼン・ぜに・すき. Reading it inside real words — 小銭 and 金銭 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 銭 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 銭 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 銭 in a word?
A common word containing 銭 is 小銭 (こぜに) — "coins". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 銭 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 銭 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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