Translation guide
The system of money used in a country, or the state of being current or widely accepted.
What is the currency of Japan?
The type of money used in a particular country.
The standard term for 'currency' as a country's monetary system.
The currency of Japan is the yen.
Refers to physical money (coins and notes), often in economic or historical contexts.
Old currency is still used in this country.
Money from another country, especially when exchanging or traveling.
Foreign currency. Commonly used in contexts like exchange and reserves.
I exchanged money for foreign currency at the airport.
The state of being commonly accepted, used, or believed.
通貨 is the general term for a country's currency system. 貨幣 emphasizes physical coins and notes, often in historical or economic discussions. 外貨 specifically means foreign currency.
The loanword カレンシー exists but is rarely used outside technical financial contexts. Stick to 通貨 for most situations.
That rumor has wide currency.