What does 額 mean?
額 is a Japanese noun meaning “amount (of money)” in English. It can also be translated as “frame (for a picture)” depending on context. It is written as 額 in kanji, がく in hiragana, and gaku in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
請求書の額を確認してください。
Please check the amount on the bill.
壁に写真の額を掛けた。
I hung a picture frame on the wall.