八尺瓊やさかに

noun

large jewel; great jewel

Archaic term for a large, curved jewel, appearing in classical Japanese mythology (e.g., 八尺瓊勾玉). Not used in modern everyday language.

• 八尺瓊やさかにの勾まが玉たまは三さん種しゅの神じん器ぎの一ひとつとされる。

  The Yasakani no Magatama is considered one of the Three Sacred Treasures.