ゲーマン

noun

50,000 yen

Slang term for 50,000 yen, used in casual contexts. Derived from the German word 'Mann' (man), referring to the portrait of Fukuzawa Yukichi on the old 10,000 yen note; 5-man (50,000) became 'ゲーマン'.

• このゲームソフト、ゲーマンもしたよ。

  This game software cost me 50,000 yen.

• 給きゅう料りょう日びまでゲーマンあれば大だい丈じょう夫ぶ。

  If I have 50,000 yen until payday, I'll be fine.