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額
Amount, Sum, Forehead
ひたい (hitai)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
When shopping in Japan, receipts often show 合計額 (goukeigaku), meaning 'total amount.' You'll frequently see this kanji in stores, banks, and online shopping websites.
Memory Trick
Imagine someone with a price tag stuck on their forehead. Since 額 also means 'forehead' and is often used for an 'amount of money,' the unusual image makes both meanings memorable.
Readings
Onyomi: ガク (gaku)
Kunyomi: ひたい (hitai)
Example Words
金額
きんがく (kingaku)
Amount of money
総額
そうがく (sougaku)
Total amount
額
ひたい (hitai)
Forehead
高額
こうがく (kougaku)
Large amount
Example Sentence
請求 の 総額 は 一万円です。
せいきゅう の そうがく は いちまんえんです。
seikyuu no sougaku wa ichiman en desu
The total bill is 10,000 yen.