Explore 貨 in words for transport, goods and money. Learn each reading with the whole word.
The idea
貨 has 11 strokes and is read か in 貨物（かもつ）, 通貨（つうか） and 硬貨（こうか）. Follow the linked stroke-order diagram.
| Word | Reading | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 貨物 | かもつ | The cargo arrived at the port. |
| 通貨 | つうか | Please exchange foreign currency at the bank. |
| 硬貨 | こうか | This coin is old. |
| 百貨店 | ひゃっかてん | I bought shoes at the department store. |
Examples
- 貨物列車が荷物を運びます。The freight train carries goods.
- 貨物が港に届きました。The cargo arrived at the port.
- この店は日用雑貨を売っています。This shop sells everyday goods.
- 外国の通貨を銀行で両替してください。Please exchange foreign currency at the bank.
- この硬貨はとても古いです。This coin is old.
- 百貨店で靴を買いました。I bought shoes at the department store.
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Watch out
貨物 means cargo, while 硬貨 means a coin. The same character does not make these words interchangeable.
Try it yourself
Write the reading of 貨物 in hiragana.
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かもつ
貨物 is かもつ: goods being transported.
Write the reading of 通貨 in hiragana.
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つうか
通貨 is つうか: a currency used as money.
Choose the missing kanji: 硬＿（こうか）［貨／買］.
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貨
貨 completes 硬貨（こうか）, a coin.
Practice round
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Write the reading of 貨物 in hiragana.
Write the reading of 通貨 in hiragana.
Choose the missing kanji: 硬＿（こうか）［貨／買］.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Write 貨 using the diagram, then cover the readings and read 貨物 and 通貨 aloud. Make a sentence with one.