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宝窟 (houkutsu) Japanese meaning: treasure mine | Kotomora

宝ほう窟くつ

Meanings

1

treasure mine

rare term

Rare term for a mine or cave containing treasure; may appear in historical or fantasy contexts.

伝でん説せつによると、この山やまには宝ほう窟くつがあるらしい。
According to legend, there is a treasure mine in this mountain.

Kanji

宝treasure, wealth, valuables
窟cavern

Related words

宝ほう庫こ
宝庫 is a common word for 'treasure house' or 'treasury', used both literally and figuratively (e.g., 知識の宝庫). 宝窟 is a rare synonym emphasizing a cave or mine.

Etymology

Compound of 宝 (treasure) and 窟 (cave, den). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the spelling is conventionally associated with a treasure-filled cave or mine.