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“banknote” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishihei

Example

財布から紙幣を出しました。sai fu ka ra shi hei o da shi ma shi ta

I took a banknote out of my wallet.

Illustration for 紙幣 (banknote)

How to say “banknote” in Japanese

“Banknote” in Japanese is 紙幣 (shihei).

Represents money in a portable paper form that serves the same payment role as coins.

Full entry for 紙幣: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 紙幣

店員は新しい紙幣を丁寧に数えました。ten in wa atara shi i shi hei o tei nei ni kazo e ma shi ta

The store clerk carefully counted the new banknotes.

Tips for using 紙幣

  • A banknote is distinguished from a coin by its note form, although some modern banknotes are made of polymer rather than paper.

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