現金
0%
Log in to evaluate your pronunciation.
No feedback yet. Please speak to see your results.
Base noun form. Refers to physical money in the form of bills and coins. Used in contexts like 『現金で払う』 (genkin de harau, 'pay in cash').
Theme
At a local market in Tokyo, User and their friend Ken are discussing payment methods for some souvenirs they want to buy.
現金
げんきん
cash
Everyday Life & SurvivalShopping & Money Use
Memory Hook
Think of 'gen' (sounds like 'yen') and 'kin' (sounds like 'coin') — yen coins are cash! 'Gen-kin' → 現金 (genkin, 'cash').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『現金』 (genkin, 'cash') is still widely used in daily transactions, especially at small shops and restaurants, despite the growth of digital payments. It's common to carry cash for convenience.
Forms
Base: 現金Base noun form. Refers to physical money in the form of bills and coins. Used in contexts like 『現金で払う』 (genkin de harau, 'pay in cash').