宝石 (ほうせき, houseki) Japanese meaning: gem | Kotomora宝
石
の
指
輪
を
もらっ
た
。
She received a jewel ring for her birthday.
This gem is very expensive.
Usage patterns
宝石を身につけるto wear a gem/jewelry
She always wears a small gem on her.
宝石が輝くfor a gem to sparkle/shine
The gem on the ring sparkled in the light.
〈物〉に宝石をはめ込むto set a gem into something
A large gem was set into the ring.
宝石を鑑定するto appraise a gem
An expert appraised this gem.
ストーン
宝石 is the standard word for a gem or jewel, whereas ストーン is often used more casually for decorative gemstones, especially in fashion or nail art.
宝石 is the standard word for a cut gemstone or jewel, whereas 石 alone can mean a precious stone but is much less specific.
artificial jewels; synthetic gems
