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copper
A reddish-brown metallic element widely used for electrical wiring, coins, and alloys. Also used in compounds relating to bronze medals and copper products.
銅 refers to both the metal copper and, in compounds, bronze (an alloy of copper and tin). Most commonly encountered in the context of 銅メダル (bronze medal).
Compounds
- 銅メダル: bronze medal
- 銅像: bronze statue
- 銅貨: copper coin
- 銅板: copper plate
- 銅色: copper color
- 青銅: bronze (copper-tin alloy)
Olympic medals
Cultural note
Copper has been important in Japanese craftsmanship for centuries. Many famous Buddhist statues, including the 奈良の大仏 (Great Buddha of Nara), are made of 銅.