Japanese word

金額

Pronunciation

Romajikingaku

Meaning

  • nounamount

Example

金額を教えてください。kin gaku o oshi e te ku da sa i

Please tell me the amount.

Illustration for 金額 (amount)

More examples

この商品の金額は、予算内です。ko no shō hin no kin gaku wa yo san nai de su

The amount for this product is within the budget.

Core concept

It presents money as a measurable sum linked to a particular purpose or transaction.

Common phrases

  • 金額を教えるkin gaku o oshi e ru

    tell someone the amount

  • 金額を尋ねるkin gaku o tazu ne ru

    ask about the amount

Similar words

料金ryōkin: A sum of money charged for a service, use, or admission.
値段nedan: The money paid for goods or services.
価格kakaku: The amount at which a product or service is sold.
額gaku: A stated amount that can also refer to a measurable quantity.

Definition in Japanese

ある目的のために必要な、または支払うべき金銭の数量。a ru moku teki no ta me ni hitsu yō na ma ta wa shi hara u be ki kin sen no sū ryō

Word origin

金 (kin, "money") + 額 (gaku, "amount or sum") forms 金額 (kingaku), a Sino-Japanese word for a monetary amount.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, 金額 (kingaku) can refer to the exact sum in a bill or payment, making it more specific than a general reference to money.

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