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JLPT N115画 · 15 strokesradical 巾freq #1803

cash, bad habit, humble prefix, gift

Also: Shinto offerings of cloth, rope, cut paper

On'yomi (音読み)

  • ヘイ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • ぬさ

Mnemonic

As the humble man gives a gift, he unfurls a cash-wrapped cloth, symbolizing the bad habit of flaunting wealth while maintaining humility.

About this kanji

The kanji 「幣」 primarily means cash or money, often with additional nuances related to gifts or offerings, especially in a Shinto context. It is commonly used in nouns rather than verbs. For example, 「貨幣」 (かへい) means currency or money, while 「紙幣」 (しへい) refers specifically to paper money. Another compound is 「造幣」 (ぞうへい), which means coinage. There's a usage note to keep in mind: while this kanji can denote various forms of currency, it can also imply something more humble or ceremonial, such as offerings made in religious practices.

Example sentences

  • 神社で幣を受け取った。

    I received an offering at the shrine.

Meanings across languages

English
cash, bad habit, humble prefix, gift, Shinto offerings of cloth, rope, cut paper
Tiếng Việt
tiền mặt
日本語
한국어
화폐
中文
货币
id
uang
th
เงิน
es
dinero
fr
argent
de
Geld
pt
dinheiro

Common compounds

  • 貨幣かへいmoney, currency, coin
  • 紙幣しへいpaper money, note, bill
  • 造幣ぞうへいcoinage, mintage
  • 貨幣価値かへいかちcurrency value
  • 御幣ごへいstaff with plaited paper streamers
  • 衰幣すいへいdecline
  • 幣制へいせいmonetary system, currency
  • 奉幣ほうへいoffering a wand with hemp and paper streamers to a Shinto god

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