also: だいほう
great treasure; something very precious
General term for a highly valued object or person; can be used metaphorically.
This book is my greatest treasure.
Taihō era (701–704 CE); Daihō era
Historical Japanese era name; the reading たいほう is standard, but だいほう also appears in some sources.
The Taihō Code was enacted in the first year of the Taihō era.
great treasure (Buddhist term for bodhisattvas, esoteric teachings, etc.)
Rare Buddhist usage; refers to something of supreme spiritual value, such as a bodhisattva or profound teaching.
In Buddhist scriptures, bodhisattvas are sometimes called great treasures.
Standard kanji spelling; the reading たいほう is the most common for the era name and general 'great treasure' sense.
Alternate reading for the historical era name, less common than たいほう.
From 大 (great) + 宝 (treasure). The era name was chosen for its auspicious meaning. The Buddhist uses are extensions of the literal sense.