korin

/kɔːrɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a Japanese gold coin issued from 1870 to 1952, equivalent to 1/4 of a yen.

“During the Meiji era, korin coins were widely used for everyday transactions.”

Synonyms

  • gold coin
  • meiji coin

Antonyms

  • barbarous relic
  • debased currency