A precious stone or a piece of jewelry. Often used in brand names, titles, or poetic contexts.
彼女は誕生日に美しいジュエルをもらった。
She received a beautiful jewel for her birthday.
Her eyes sparkled like jewels.
The all-purpose counter for small discrete objects, used when no more specific counter applies.
Use 粒 when referring to separate small gems or beads; 個 is the more general choice.
Loanword from English 'jewel'.