Meaning

Primary

Money

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The is an honorific that makes this word a bit more fancy. When you're talking about money you gotta be fancy, after all. So, you're basically saying "gold" in a nicer way. What was gold back in the day? It was money.

Reading

おかね
Kyoko
(Tokyo accent, female)
Kenichi
(Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading for is different from the one you learned with the kanji. Makes sense since this is a single kanji with hiragana attached. Here's a mnemonic to help you:

You've saved up a ton of money. With it you're going to buy something awesome. Then, suddenly someone hits you in the knees with a bat. Now you have to spend all your money buying a cane (かね). Sucks for you :(

Context

Patterns of Use

  • お金の〜
  • お金を〜
  • お金が〜

Common Word Combinations

  • お金のながれ
    the flow of money
    お金のトラブル
    money troubles
    お金の出し入れ
    deposits and withdrawals of money
  • お金を出す
    to pay
    お金をもらう
    to receive money
    お金をかける
    to spend money
  • お金がかかる
    to cost money
    お金がある
    to have money, to be rich
    お金が入る
    to receive money

Context Sentences

この写しんは、お金よりも大切です。

This photo is more important than money.

お金をなめているとバチが当たるよ!

If you're careless with money, it's going to bite you in the butt.

この機械は、お金を取りあげるけどなんの見返りもくれないから、気をつけた方がいいよ。

You should be aware that this machine takes your money and gives you nothing in return.

Kanji Composition