Translation guide
The metal copper, its color, and related everyday terms.
Referring to the chemical element or the material copper.
The standard word for the metal copper.
この銅像は銅でできています。
This bronze statue is made of copper.
Loanword from English, used in product names or technical contexts.
カッパー合金は耐食性に優れています。
Copper alloys have excellent corrosion resistance.
Describing the reddish-brown color of copper.
Literally 'copper color', the most direct term.
彼女の髪は美しい銅色だ。
Her hair is a beautiful copper color.
A darker, more reddish copper color, often used for traditional crafts.
赤銅色の茶碗が展示されている。
A dark copper-colored tea bowl is on display.
Used as a color name in fashion or design, e.g., 'copper red'.
この口紅はカッパーレッドという色です。
This lipstick is a shade called copper red.
Referring to a low-value coin, especially in British English.
A copper coin; can be used historically or for foreign currency.
彼はポケットから銅貨を一枚取り出した。
He took out a copper coin from his pocket.
Small change, not specifically copper but often used for low-value coins.
British slang for a police officer.
There is no direct equivalent; use 警察官 (けいさつかん) or お巡りさん (おまわりさん).
あの警察官に道を聞こう。
Let's ask that copper for directions.
The British slang meaning 'police officer' has no direct Japanese equivalent. Use standard terms like 警察官 (けいさつかん) or お巡りさん (おまわりさん) instead. Avoid literal translation.
お巡りさん、駅はどこですか？
Excuse me, officer, where is the station?
I have a lot of small change and my wallet is heavy.