Translation guide
A traditional Japanese unit of weight equal to 1/1000 of a kan (approximately 3.75 grams). This is a historical measurement rarely used in modern daily life, but may appear in historical or technical contexts.
Expressing the weight of 1/1000 of a kan (approx. 3.75 g) in historical or technical contexts
The standard Japanese unit for this weight. Historically used for weighing precious metals, medicines, and small items. Still used in some traditional contexts like pearls.
Giving a rough weight in modern units when explaining historical measurements
Use this to explain the weight in modern terms. 匁 is approximately 3.75 grams.
一匁は約3.75グラムです。
One monme is about 3.75 grams.
The unit 匁 is obsolete in everyday conversation. Use grams (グラム) for modern weights. 匁 appears mainly in historical documents, traditional crafts, or specialized fields like pearl grading.
この真珠は五匁あります。
This pearl weighs five monme.
An alternative kanji representation of the same unit, less common than 匁.
古文書に「三文目」と記されている。
It is written as 'three monme' in the old document.