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(Sanskrit, Kawi, Sundanese, Javanese, Malay, Balinese)
Gold, golden.
Synonym of emas, mas.
Important word and concept of Javano-Balinese literature. Compared to emas, kañcana has a less ordinary, more wonderful aspect.
Tell me more : There is a gamelan called Tarangga Kañcana.
Etymology
In Sanskrit : "that which shines" (kañci = "shining") ; refers to gold, money, wealth, the filament of a lotus. This word exists also in other languages of Southeast Asia.
Other romanizations
Kentjana, kenchana.
Javanese accent : kencono, kentjono.
