硬貨の価値は使われた金属の重さによって決まった。

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English Translation

The value of the coins depended on the weight of the metal used.

Furigana

硬貨(こうか)の価値(かち)は使(つか)われた金属(きんぞく)の重(おも)さによって決(き)まった。

Romanji

Kōka no kachi wa tsukawareta kinzoku no omosa niyotte kimatta.

Words

硬貨 (こうか)

coin; hard currency

の (の)

indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; (at sentence-end, falling tone) indicates a confident conclusion; (at sentence-end) indicates emotional emphasis; (at sentence-end, rising tone) indicates question

価値 (かち)

value; worth; merit

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

使う (つかう)

to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to put to use; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to handle; to manage; to manipulate; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend; to consume; to use (language); to speak

金属 (きんぞく)

metal

重い (おもい)

heavy; weighty; massive; heavy (feeling); depressed; gloomy; blue; uneasy; slow; sluggish; lumbering; ponderous; clumsy; important; serious; grave; serious; severe; critical; solid; established; dignified; sensible

に因って (によって)

according to; by (means of); due to; because of

決まる (きまる)

to be decided; to be settled; to look good in (clothes)