Translation guide
Beryl is a mineral family that includes emerald and aquamarine. In Japanese, the general term is 緑柱石, but specific varieties are often referred to by their English-derived names.
Referring to the mineral beryl in a scientific or general context.
The standard Japanese term for the mineral beryl. Used in geology and gemology.
この標本は緑柱石です。
This specimen is beryl.
Loanword from English 'beryl'. Commonly used in jewelry and casual contexts.
ベリルのアクセサリーが好きです。
I like beryl accessories.
Referring to a specific gemstone variety of beryl.
Emerald, the green variety of beryl. Very common in Japanese.
彼女はエメラルドの指輪を買った。
She bought an emerald ring.
Morganite, the pink to peach variety of beryl.
モルガナイトは優しい色合いが魅力です。
Morganite is attractive for its gentle hue.
Heliodor, the yellow to golden variety of beryl. Less common term.
ヘリオドールは金色に輝くベリルです。
Heliodor is a golden-shining beryl.
In everyday conversation, Japanese speakers usually use the specific gemstone name (e.g., エメラルド) rather than the general term ベリル or 緑柱石.
Aquamarine, the blue to blue-green variety of beryl.
アクアマリンは3月の誕生石です。
Aquamarine is the birthstone for March.