Japanese Conversation · Level 129
60 words
Japanese word
銅貨
Pronunciation
Romajidōka
Meaning
- nouncopper coin
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Presents a coin through the copper used to make it, rather than through its face value, design, or period.
Common phrases
銅貨を集めるdō ka o atsu me ru
collect copper coins
銅貨を使うdō ka o tsuka u
use a copper coin
銅貨を受け取るdō ka o u ke to ru
receive a copper coin
Similar words
銅銭dōsen: A copper coin used as money, often in historical contexts.
Definition in Japanese
銅を主な材料として作られた硬貨。dō o omo na zai ryō to shi te tsuku ra re ta kō ka
Word origin
銅貨 (dōka) is formed from 銅 (dō, "copper") and 貨 (ka, "money"), two Sino-Japanese elements that together mean money made of copper.
Usage tips
- 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.