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銭
銭 (readings: せん, ぜに; Japanese kanji) means “money / coin”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 金銭 (money).
What does 銭 mean?
| Kanji | 銭 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | money / coin |
| Readings | せん, ぜに |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 銭
銭 is read せん or ぜに depending on the word.
Example words with 銭
| Example | 金銭 (money) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14