金額（きんがく、kingaku）
- amount of money

The Japanese word 金額 金額 means "amount of money," "sum of money," or "monetary amount." It refers to the total value of money involved in a transaction, payment, or cost. It is a fundamental term used in business, finance, and everyday life when discussing finances.

⚫︎商品の金額 Translation: The price of the product. ⚫︎支払い金額 Translation: The amount to be paid. ⚫︎総金額 Translation: Total amount.

金額 金額 is used in various contexts where money is involved. ⚫︎When discussing the price of goods or services. ⚫︎When making or receiving payments. ⚫︎In financial reports and statements. ⚫︎When discussing budgets and expenses. ⚫︎When requesting the price of something.

金額 is written using the kanji 金 (kin - gold, money) and 額 (gaku - amount, sum). The reading is きんがく (kin-gaku) in hiragana. It is always written in kanji and hiragana. There are no variations in okurigana.

⚫︎値段 (nedan) - price ⚫︎価格 (kakaku) - price, cost ⚫︎料金 (ryoukin) - fee, charge ⚫︎代金 (daikin) - price, cost

There isn't a direct antonym, but concepts related to a lack of money might be considered related.

この商品の金額は1000円です。 ・Translation: The price of this product is 1000 yen. ・Explanation: This sentence directly states the monetary amount associated with the product.

お支払い金額は5000円です。 ・Translation: The amount to be paid is 5000 yen. ・Explanation: This indicates the total cost that needs to be settled.

The kanji 金 (kin) signifies "gold" or "money," representing the medium of exchange. The kanji 額 (gaku) denotes "amount" or "sum." Thus, the combination 金額 金額 literally means "amount of money" or "monetary amount."