also: しちちん
noun
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
仏典には七珍として金、銀、真珠、瑪瑙、水晶、珊瑚、瑠璃が挙げられている。
In Buddhist scriptures, the seven treasures are listed as gold, silver, pearls, agate, crystal, coral, and lapis lazuli.
noun
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.
この料理は山海の七珍を使っていると言われる。
This dish is said to use the seven delicacies of the mountains and seas.
七宝 refers to the seven treasures in a broader or more decorative context, often used in art and craft (e.g., cloisonné). 七珍 is specifically the Buddhist list of precious substances.
From 七 (seven) + 珍 (rare, precious). The term is a direct translation of the Sanskrit saptaratna, referring to the seven treasures in Buddhism.