金銭
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Base noun form. Refers to physical currency or monetary funds. Used in formal or general contexts, e.g., 『金銭を払う』 (kinsen o harau, 'to pay money').
Theme
At a bank, User and a bank teller, Suzuki, are discussing financial transactions and cash handling.
金銭
きんせん
money, cash
Everyday Life & SurvivalShopping & Money Use
Memory Hook
Imagine a golden coin with the word 'kin' (金) on it — it's money! 'Kin' sounds like 'keen' for money, and 'sen' (銭) is like 'cents' — together, 『金銭』 (kinsen, 'money, cash') is keen cents for cash.
Cultural Note
In Japan, cash is still widely used in daily transactions, and 『金銭』 (kinsen, 'money, cash') is a formal term often seen in legal or business contexts. It's common to carry cash for small purchases at『コンビニ』 (konbini, 'convenience stores') or『自動販売機』 (jidōhanbaiki, 'vending machines').
Forms
Base: 金銭Base noun form. Refers to physical currency or monetary funds. Used in formal or general contexts, e.g., 『金銭を払う』 (kinsen o harau, 'to pay money').