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緑玉 (りょくぎょく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

緑りょく玉ぎょく

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Meanings

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noun

Refers to the green gemstone emerald. Can also be used in poetic or literary contexts for a beautiful green color.

彼かの女じょは緑りょく玉ぎょくの指ゆび輪わをはめている。
She is wearing an emerald ring.

Kanji

緑green
玉jewel, ball

Similar words

エメラルド
エメラルド is the common loanword for emerald in modern Japanese, while 緑玉 is a more literary or traditional term.

Etymology

Compound of 緑 (ryoku, 'green') and 玉 (gyoku, 'jewel, gem'). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it is a straightforward descriptive term for a green gemstone.