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金
金 (readings: きん, こん, かね; Japanese kanji) means “gold / money”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 金色 (gold color).
What does 金 mean?
| Kanji | 金 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | gold / money |
| Readings | きん, こん, かね |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 金
金 is read きん or こん or かね depending on the word.
Example words with 金
| Example | 金色 (gold color) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14