Translation guide
The English word 'diamond' can refer to the gemstone, a shape, a suit in cards, or a baseball field. This guide covers how to express these meanings naturally in Japanese.
diamond (gemstone)
diamond (shape)
diamond (card suit)
Referring to the precious stone, often used in jewelry.
The most common word for the gemstone, used in everyday conversation and jewelry contexts.
She received a diamond ring.
A common abbreviation of ダイヤモンド, used in casual speech and advertising.
A formal or literary term for diamond, rarely used in daily conversation.
Referring to a rhombus or diamond shape, such as in patterns or symbols.
Referring to the suit of diamonds in a deck of cards.
The standard term for the diamond suit in card games.
Please play the ace of diamonds.
Referring to the infield of a baseball field, often called a diamond.
The word ダイヤ can also mean 'train schedule' (from 'diagram'). Context usually makes it clear, but be aware of this homonym.
The train schedule is disrupted.
This diamond is very sparkly.
Diamond is the hardest mineral.
The baseball infield is diamond-shaped.
彼は内野の守備が上手い。
He is good at infield defense.