Vocabulary

What does 黄金 (おうごん, ougon) mean?

黄金 (おうごん, ougon) means gold; golden, prosperous.

Quick facts
Readingおうごん
Romajiougon
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
おうごん
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonougon

gold; golden, prosperous

  1. 1noun gold (Au)
  2. 2no-adjective · noun golden; prosperous; excellent
  3. 3noun money (esp. ōban coin); cash

Example sentences

  • The twenties are said to be the golden age of a person's life.

  • A golden Buddha statue is enshrined in this temple.

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