銭

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 銭 is read as ぜに and can mean “money” or “coin”, depending on context.
• Basic usage: The examples show lodging money in a period drama and old coins counted by a merchant.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing senses and uses
  • It is an old or colloquial word for money or coins, common in period settings; neutral modern usage favors お金.