also: しちちん
the seven treasures (Buddhism)
Buddhist term referring to seven precious substances: gold, silver, pearls, agate, crystal, coral, and lapis lazuli. The exact list can vary by sutra.
See also: 七宝
the seven delicacies
Rare term for seven choice foods or delicacies; the specific items are not fixed and depend on context. Often used in a metaphorical or poetic sense.
In Buddhist scriptures, the seven treasures are listed as gold, silver, pearls, agate, crystal, coral, and lapis lazuli.
This dish is said to use the seven delicacies of the mountains and seas.
all the treasures of the world; the seven treasures and countless other precious things
Standard kanji spelling; the reading しっちん is the most common.
Alternate reading; less common than しっちん.
From 七 (seven) + 珍 (rare, precious). The term is a direct translation of the Sanskrit saptaratna, referring to the seven treasures in Buddhism.