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法貨 (ほうか) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

法ほう貨か

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Meanings

1

noun

legal currency; legal tender

Refers to money that is officially recognized by law as a valid medium of payment.

この国くにでは、日本にほん円えんが法ほう貨かとして認みとめられていない。
In this country, Japanese yen is not recognized as legal tender.

Kanji

法method, law, rule
貨freight, goods, property

Similar words

通つう貨か
通貨 is the general term for currency in circulation, while 法貨 specifically emphasizes its legal status as valid for payment.

Etymology

Compound of 法 (law) and 貨 (currency), directly meaning 'legal currency'.