Explore 札 in words for labels, money and ticket gates. Learn each reading with the whole word.
The idea
札 has 5 strokes; follow the linked diagram. Read 札 as ふだ, 名札 as なふだ, お札 as おさつ when it means a banknote, and 改札 as かいさつ.
| Word | Reading |
|---|---|
| 札 | ふだ |
| 名札 | なふだ |
| 値札 | ねふだ |
| お札（紙幣） | おさつ |
| 改札 | かいさつ |
Examples
- 鞄に名札をつけました。I put a name tag on my bag.
- 改札で切符を見せてください。Please show your ticket at the ticket gate.
- 紙幣で払いました。I paid with a banknote.
- 値札がシャツについています。The price tag is attached to the shirt.
- 札に名前を書きました。I wrote my name on the tag.
- 新しいお札は財布にあります。The new banknotes are in the wallet.
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Watch out
Do not assume one reading fits every word: お札 can also be read おふだ for an amulet. Context distinguishes it from a banknote.
Try it yourself
Write the reading of 札 in hiragana.
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ふだ
札 alone is ふだ, a tag or sign.
Write the reading of 名札 in hiragana.
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なふだ
名札 is なふだ: the ふ remains unvoiced in this word.
Write the reading of お札 (banknote) in hiragana.
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おさつ
For a banknote お札 is おさつ; おふだ instead refers to an amulet.
Practice round
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Write the reading of 札 in hiragana.
Write the reading of 名札 in hiragana.
Write the reading of お札 (banknote) in hiragana.
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Write 札 using the stroke diagram, then cover the examples and make a sentence with 名札.