ドル
doru[do̞ɾɯ̟]
The Japanese word for "dollar" is ドル (doru). Wiktionary also lists 弗 (doru).
Meaning: designation for specific currency (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| ドル | doru | [do̞ɾɯ̟] (narrow) |
| 弗 | doru | [ɸɯ̟t͡sɨ] (narrow) |
ドル is used as a designation for specific currency.
Which one should you use?
While ドル is the standard way to write the word, the kanji 弗 is a specialized, older way to write "dollar" that is often seen in historical or very formal contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
doru
Did you know?
- The kanji 弗 was chosen for its visual resemblance to the symbol '$', creating a clever pictorial link between the character and the currency.
Examples in context
- 円高ドル安だ。The yen is rising and the dollar is falling.This sentence is useful for describing the relationship between the value of the yen and the dollar.Tatoeba #188804 by KK_kaku_, translation #25950 by CK
- 円はドルより安い。The yen is weaker than the dollar.This sentence is useful for comparing the value of the yen to the dollar.Tatoeba #188813 by bunbuku, translation #25960 by auxitt
- 五ドル札を崩せますか。Can you change a five-dollar bill?This sentence is useful for asking to change a five-dollar bill.Tatoeba #174440 by bunbuku, translation #240029 by CK
- 31 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Yui and Kenta are talking about a souvenir they want to buy online.
- 結衣 Yuiこのバッグ、いくらなの？Kono baggu, ikura nano?How much is this bag?
- 健太 Kenta五十ドルだよ。Gojū doru dayo.It is fifty dollars.
- 結衣 Yui日本円だといくらになる？Nihon-en dato ikura ni naru?How much is that in Japanese yen?
- 健太 Kentaだいたい七千五百円くらいかな。Daitai nanasen gohyaku-en kurai kana.It's probably about seven thousand five hundred yen.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dollar” translations and entries ドル, 弗, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ドル, 弗, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
