硬貨
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Base noun form. Refers to metallic currency, as opposed to paper money. Example: 『硬貨を入れてください』 (kouka o irete kudasai, 'Please insert a coin').
Theme
At a local convenience store, User and their friend Ken are buying snacks and discussing payment methods, including the use of coins.
硬貨
こうか
coin
Everyday Life & SurvivalShopping & Money Use
Memory Hook
Think of a 'hard coin' — 'hard' sounds like 'kō' in 『硬貨』 (kouka, 'coin'). 'Kou-ka' → hard coin!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『硬貨』 (kouka, 'coin') is commonly used in vending machines and public transport. Coins like 『百円玉』 (hyaku-en dama, '100-yen coin') are essential for daily transactions.
Forms
Base: 硬貨Base noun form. Refers to metallic currency, as opposed to paper money. Example: 『硬貨を入れてください』 (kouka o irete kudasai, 'Please insert a coin').