百円玉 (ひゃくえんだま) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
100 yen coin
Refers specifically to the Japanese 100-yen coin, a common denomination in everyday transactions.
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There are many 100 yen coins in my wallet.
jewel, ball
Similar words
- 五百円玉
500 yen coin; larger denomination, often used for bigger purchases or vending machines.
- 十円玉
10 yen coin; smaller denomination, commonly used for exact change.
Etymology
Compound of 百 (ひゃく, 'hundred'), 円 (えん, 'yen'), and 玉 (だま, 'coin' or 'ball'). A straightforward descriptive term for the 100-yen coin.
