2 Japanese words read kane

kane (かね) is shared by 2 distinct words, each with its own kanji and meaning. Jump to: · .

かね

Money; gold, metal

N3noun·kane

How to remember it

金 depicts coins under a cover; read かね it means everyday money.

Example sentences

  • 彼は金をためて家を買った。

    かれはかねをためていえをかった。

    He saved money and bought a house.

  • 金があっても時間がない。

    かねがあってもじかんがない。

    Even if you have money, you have no time.

Usage

Casual word for money; the polite form is お金.

Related words

お金現金金額財布

かね

Bell, large chime

N3noun·kane

How to remember it

A big piece of metal 金 hanging and ringing = a temple bell.

Example sentences

  • 寺の鐘がゴーンと鳴った。

    てらのかねがゴーンとなった。

    The temple bell resounded with a deep gong.

  • 除夜の鐘をつく。

    じょやのかねをつく。

    To ring the bell on New Year's Eve.

Usage

Refers to large bells (temple/church); a small bell is ベル or 鈴.

Related words

ベル鳴る

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