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宝飾 (ほうしょく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

宝ほう飾しょく

ほ

う

しょ

く

Common wordFreq.FrequencyTop 50,000

Meanings

1

noun

jewelry; jewels and ornaments

Refers to decorative items made from precious metals and gems; often used in commercial or formal contexts.

彼かの女じょは高こう級きゅう宝ほう飾しょく店てんで指ゆび輪わを買かった。
She bought a ring at a high-end jewelry store.
この博はく物ぶつ館かんには

古こ

代だい

の

宝ほう

飾しょく

品ひん

が

展てん

示じ

さ

れ

て

いる

。

Ancient jewelry is on display at this museum.

Kanji

宝treasure, wealth, valuables
飾decorate, ornament, adorn

Similar words

宝ほう石せき
宝石 refers to gemstones themselves, while 宝飾 encompasses the broader category of jewelry and ornamental items.
アクセサリー
アクセサリー is a more casual, everyday term for accessories, including non-precious items; 宝飾 implies precious materials and craftsmanship.

Etymology

Compound of 宝 (treasure) and 飾 (decoration), literally 'treasure decoration'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination naturally conveys the meaning of ornamental precious items.