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遺宝 (いほう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

遺い宝ほう

Meanings

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noun

historical treasures; relics

Refers to valuable artifacts, treasures, or relics left behind from the past, often in historical or archaeological contexts.

この博はく物ぶつ館かんには古こ代だいの遺い宝ほうが展てん示じされている。
This museum displays ancient historical treasures.

Kanji

遺bequeath, leave behind, reserve
宝treasure, wealth, valuables

Similar words

遺い物ぶつ
遺物 is a broader term for 'relics' or 'remains' from the past, not necessarily valuable, while 遺宝 specifically implies treasures or precious artifacts.

Etymology

Compound of 遺 (い, 'leave behind') and 宝 (ほう, 'treasure'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning is transparent from its components.