English–Japanese

“copper coin” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajidōka

Example

この銅貨は江戸時代のものです。ko no dō ka wa e do ji dai no mo no de su

This copper coin is from the Edo period.

Illustration for 銅貨 (copper coin)

How to say “copper coin” in Japanese

“Copper coin” in Japanese is 銅貨 (dōka).

Presents a coin through the copper used to make it, rather than through its face value, design, or period.

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

Example sentences with 銅貨

昔の財布から銅貨が一枚出てきました。mukashi no sai fu ka ra dō ka ga ichi mai de te ki ma shi ta

A copper coin came out of my old wallet.

Tips for using 銅貨

  • During the Edo period, copper coins such as 寛永通宝 (Kan'ei Tsūhō) were used for everyday purchases, making 銅貨 (dōka) useful in conversations about historical money.

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