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縵面 (なめ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

縵な面め

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Meanings

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noun

smooth unlettered back of an old zeni coin

archaic

Archaic numismatic term referring to the blank reverse side of certain old Japanese coins (zeni). Not used in modern everyday language.

See also: 銭 (ぜに)

古こ銭せんの縵な面めには何なにも刻きざまれていない。
Nothing is engraved on the smooth back of the old coin.

Kanji

縵unpatterned silk, loose
面mask, face, features

Similar words

銭ぜに
銭 (zeni) is the general term for old Japanese coins; 縵面 (name) specifically refers to the smooth reverse side of such a coin.

Etymology

The term is composed of 縵 (unpatterned, plain) and 面 (surface, face), literally meaning 'plain surface'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain; it is a specialized numismatic term.