小銭入(こぜにい)れ

こぜにいれ
noun
coin purse; change purse
1. coin purse; change purse
A small pouch or wallet specifically for carrying coins. Separate from a regular wallet in Japanese culture, where coins are commonly used for daily transactions.
小銭入(こぜにい)れを忘(わす)れた。
I forgot my coin purse.
革(かわ)の小銭入(こぜにい)れをプレゼントにもらった。
I received a leather coin purse as a gift.
小銭入(こぜにい)れが重(おも)くなってきたので、コンビニで使(つか)おう。
My coin purse has gotten heavy, so I'll use the coins at the convenience store.

Composed of 小銭(こぜに) (small change, coins) + 入(い)れ (container, holder). In Japan, many people carry a separate coin purse in addition to their 財布(さいふ) (wallet), since coins up to 500 yen are commonly used in everyday transactions.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 革(かわ)の小銭入(こぜにい)れ: leather coin purse
  • がま口(ぐち)の小銭入(こぜにい)れ: snap-clasp coin purse
  • 小銭入(こぜにい)れに入(い)れる: to put in a coin purse

RELATED TERMS:

  • 財布(さいふ): wallet — the general-purpose wallet, may also hold coins
  • 札入(さつい)れ: billfold — a wallet specifically for bills
  • 小銭(こぜに): small change, coins
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