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宝石

Jewel

Meaning

Jewel, Gem

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

A treasure stone is a very valuable stone. What kind of stones are considered treasures? How about a jewel, or a gem?

Reading

ほうせき

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

他の宝石
other jewels
王女の宝石
the princess's jewels
宝石をつける
to wear jewelry
宝石を見る
to look at jewels
宝石をちりばめる
to be encrusted with jewels
丸い宝石
round gems
古い宝石
old jewels
赤い宝石
a red jewel
宝石のデザイン
jewelry design
宝石の山
a heap of gems
宝石のかけら
fragments of gems

Context Sentences

これは母の大切な宝石です。

This is my mother's prized jewel.

このネックレス小さい宝石がついてて、かわいいよ。

This necklace has a small jewel and it's cute.

宝石がすきな男ですが、それがなにか？

I'm a man who likes jewelry. Is that a problem?

Kanji Composition