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国宝

National Treasure

Meaning

National Treasure, Nic Cage

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A country's treasure is their national treasure.

Reading

こくほう

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

国宝になる
to become a national treasure
国宝にする
to make into a national treasure
国宝になれる
to be able to become a national treasure

Context Sentences

ふじ山は日本の国宝の一つです。

Mt. Fuji is one of the national treasures in Japan.

このホテルを、いつか国宝にしてほしいです。

I want this hotel to be a national treasure someday.

「何でこのヘアドライヤーは国宝なんですか？」「ニコラス・ケイジがキスしたからだよ」

"Why is this hair dryer a national treasure?" "Because Nicholas Cage kissed it."

Kanji Composition