Usage patterns
宝を探すto search for treasure
The children searched for treasure on the island.
宝を守るto protect/guard a treasure
He is protecting a treasure passed down from his ancestors.
〈事〉は宝だ... is a treasure/precious thing
Health is a treasure above all else.
国の宝a national treasure
This temple is regarded as a national treasure.
Expressions· 7
宝の子treasured child; beloved child 宝の山gold mine; treasure trove; mountain of treasures 宝の持ち腐れpearls before swine; unused treasure; wasted potential
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