Meaning of 額 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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額JLPT 3
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Kana Readingがく
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Romajigaku
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun, used as a suffix
- Meaning
- picture (framed)
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- amount or sum (of money)
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Example Sentences
額, がく used in context
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I clutched her to my chest, and kissed her on her forehead.
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年金の額は原則として前年の物価変動にスライドして算出される。
As a general rule, the pension amount is based on price changes in the previous year.
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Strangely, the cash register's total was 777 yen.
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毎日、小銭を貯めることになれば、一年すると相当の額になるだろう。
If one is to save up the chicken feed every day, it will amount to a very substantial sum in a year.
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The amount donated still falls short of the goal.
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She spent a good deal of money on her vacation.
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
forehead, tablet, plaque, framed picture, sum, amount, volume
On: ガク
Kun: ひたい
18 strokes
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