Translation guide
A coin made of gold, used as currency or treasure. In Japanese, the most common term is 金貨, but historical terms exist for specific coins.
A coin made of gold, typically used as currency or treasure.
The standard word for a gold coin. Used in modern and historical contexts.
彼は金貨を集めている。
He collects gold coins.
その宝箱には金貨がぎっしり詰まっていた。
The treasure chest was packed with gold coins.
Specific types of gold coins used in historical Japan, such as the koban or ōban.
A small, oval gold coin from the Edo period. Often associated with samurai and historical settings.
時代劇では、よく小判が登場する。
Koban often appear in period dramas.
A larger, oval gold coin from the Edo period, often used for ceremonial purposes or large transactions.
大判は小判よりも価値が高かった。
Ōban were more valuable than koban.