Translation guide
Bloodstone is a dark green gemstone with red spots, also known as heliotrope. In Japanese, it is most commonly referred to as ブラッドストーン, a direct loanword from English, or ヘリオトロープ, from the mineralogical name. The traditional Japanese name 血玉石 (けつぎょくせき) exists but is rare.
Referring to the mineral bloodstone (heliotrope), a variety of chalcedony.
The most common and easily understood term, borrowed directly from English. Used in jewelry and casual contexts.
この指輪にはブラッドストーンが使われています。
This ring uses a bloodstone.
A literal translation meaning 'blood jade stone'. Very rare and mostly found in old texts or poetic contexts. Not recommended for everyday use.
血玉石はその名の通り、赤い斑点が特徴です。
As its name suggests, bloodstone is characterized by red spots.
The mineralogical and sometimes more formal term. Recognized by gem enthusiasts and in written contexts.
ヘリオトロープは古代から護符として使われてきました。
Heliotrope has been used as a talisman since ancient times.