ドル

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1

The dollar as a currency unit (especially the US dollar); commonly used in discussions about foreign currency and exchange.

NounUsually Kana

Examples

今日の為替で1ドルは約110円だ。

At today's exchange rate, 1 dollar is about 110 yen.

彼は海外出張のために300ドル両替した。

He exchanged 300 dollars for his business trip abroad.

2

Colloquially used to mean money or cash in general; a casual way to refer to funds.

NounUsually Kana

Examples

まとまったドルが必要だから、少し節約しよう。

I need a good amount of cash, so I'll save a bit.

彼はドルに興味がなく、貯金は別の通貨でしている。

He isn't interested in dollars and saves in another currency.