諭吉 (ゆきち) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
10,000 yen bill
slang
Slang term for the 10,000 yen note, derived from the portrait of Fukuzawa Yukichi on the front. Used in casual conversation.
good luck, joy, congratulations
Similar words
- 一万円札
Standard, neutral term for a 10,000 yen bill. 諭吉 is a slang alternative.
- 福沢諭吉
The full name of the historical figure on the note; 諭吉 is a clipped, familiar form used metonymically.
Etymology
From the portrait of Fukuzawa Yukichi (福沢諭吉) on the 10,000 yen note. The name is used metonymically to refer to the bill itself.
