匁 (匁) - Japanese unit of weight (monme), approximately 3.75 grams & used in Japan as a traditional measurement.

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匁 ｜ 4 strokes ｜ radical: 勹

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Japanese unit of weight (monme), approximately 3.

75 grams;

used in Japan as a traditional measurement.

Japanese unit of weight (monme), approximately 3.75 gramsused in Japan as a traditional measurement.

Usage highlights

One monmeGold monmeSilver monmeWeight in monmeMonme scale

Synonyms

  • 錢— Chinese qian, similar traditional weight unit

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This item weighs one monme (一匁).
  • Gold was measured in monme (金匁).
  • Traditional Japanese weight measurement (匁).

Collocations

  • One monme(一匁)
  • Gold monme(金匁)
  • Silver monme(銀匁)
  • Weight in monme(匁目)
  • Monme scale(匁秤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Japan as a traditional unit of weight, not standard in modern Chinese.
  • Historically used for measuring precious metals and medicines in Japan.
  • The character is a Japanese kokuji (国字), created in Japan rather than borrowed from Chinese.

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