現金
げんきん
genkin
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 35 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
現金 (げんきん (genkin)) means "Cash". It is read げんきん (genkin). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Cash
Also : Currency · Ready money · Cash on hand · Money on hand
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Example Sentences
現金で支払いました。
げんきんではらいました。
I paid in cash.
財布に現金がない。
さいふにげんきんがない。
I have no cash in my wallet.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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