Japanese

げんきん
Meaning: cash; ready money
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

現
金

Example sentences

I paid in cash because I didn't have a credit card.
銀行のATMで現金を降ろした。
I withdrew cash at the bank's ATM.
犯人は銀行から現金を強奪して逃走した。
The criminal snatched cash from the bank and fled.
銀行のATMで現金を下ろすと、手数料がかかる。
When you withdraw cash from a bank ATM, a fee is charged.
犯人は被害者から多額の現金をだまし取った。
The criminal swindled a large amount of cash from the victim.
差額は現金でお支払いください
Please pay the difference in cash.
彼女は会社の現金出納を担当している。
She is in charge of the company's cash receipts and disbursements.

Usage Notes

Refers to physical money (bills and coins). It can also be used as an adjectival noun to describe a 'calculating' or 'opportunistic' person who changes their attitude based on immediate gain.

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