通宝

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See also: 通寶

Chinese

For pronunciation and definitions of – see 通寶 (“tongbao”).
(This term is the simplified form of 通寶).
Notes:

Japanese

Kanji in this term
つう
Grade: 2
ほう
Grade: 6
on'yomi
Alternative spelling
通寶 (kyūjitai)
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Etymology

Borrowed from Chinese 通寶 / 通宝 (tōngbǎo).

Pronunciation

Noun

(つう)(ほう) (tsūhō

  1. (archaic) tsūhō (or tongbao in Chinese), an inscription used for cash coins in China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam (from 8th century until 20th century).

References

  1. ^ Matsumura, Akira, editor (2006), 大辞林 [Daijirin] (in Japanese), Third edition, Tokyo: Sanseidō, →ISBN
  2. ^ 通宝Paid subscription required”, in 日本国語大辞典 [Nihon Kokugo Daijiten]‎ (in Japanese), 2nd edition, Tokyo: Shogakukan, 2000-2002, released online 2007, →ISBN, concise edition entry available here