A1 Collocation Neutral

お金がない

okane ga nai

Have no money

Practice it

Meaning

To lack money.

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Cultural Background

It is often used as a 'cushion' to avoid saying 'no' directly to invitations.

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Use with 'Gomen'

Always add 'Gomen' (sorry) before saying it to soften the blow.

Meaning

To lack money.

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Use with 'Gomen'

Always add 'Gomen' (sorry) before saying it to soften the blow.

Test Yourself

Fill in the correct particle.

今、お金 ___ ない。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: が

The existential marker 'が' is used with 'ない'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the correct particle. Fill Blank A1

今、お金 ___ ない。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: が

The existential marker 'が' is used with 'ない'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is too informal. Use '予算がありません'.

Related Phrases

🔄

金欠

synonym

Broke

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予算がない

specialized form

No budget

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