English–Japanese

“pocket change” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikozeni

Example

財布に小銭がありません。sai fu ni ko zeni ga a ri ma se n

I have no pocket change in my wallet.

Illustration for 小銭 (pocket change)

How to say “pocket change” in Japanese

“Pocket change” in Japanese is 小銭 (kozeni).

Centers on a small amount of readily spendable money, typically coins carried for minor payments.

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

Example sentences with 小銭

募金箱に小銭を入れました。bo kin bako ni ko zeni o i re ma shi ta

I put some pocket change in the donation box.

Tips for using 小銭

  • The English phrase pocket change can describe an insignificant amount of money even when no physical coins are involved, while 小銭 (kozeni) usually points to coins or other small-denomination cash.

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