noun
nephrite
A variety of the mineral actinolite, one of the two minerals commonly called jade (the other being jadeite). In Japanese, 軟玉 (なんぎょく) is a synonym.
See also: 軟玉 (なんぎょく)
ネフライトは古代から装飾品に使われてきた。
Nephrite has been used for ornaments since ancient times.
この彫刻はネフライトでできている。
This carving is made of nephrite.