琥珀
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to the fossilized tree resin, often used in jewelry and decorative items. Can also describe the amber color.
I received an amber necklace from my mother.
An amber-colored liquid was bottled.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉が琥珀に閉じ込められるfor something (e.g. an insect) to be trapped/preserved in amber
A small insect was trapped in the amber.
- 琥珀色の〈物〉amber-colored X
The glass was filled with amber-colored beer.