翡ひ翠すい

noun

jade

Refers to the gemstone jade (jadeite or nephrite). Often used in jewelry and decorative objects.

• 彼かの女じょは翡ひ翠すいの指ゆび輪わをはめている。

  She is wearing a jade ring.

• 翡ひ翠すいは東ひがしアジアで古ふるくから珍ちん重ちょうされてきた。

  Jade has been highly valued in East Asia since ancient times.

noun

kingfisher

Refers to the common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), a small brightly colored bird often found near water. The kanji 翡翠 literally means 'jade' and 'kingfisher', reflecting the bird's jewel-like plumage.

See also: カワセミ

• 川かわのほとりで翡ひ翠すいを見みかけた。

  I spotted a kingfisher by the river.

• 翡ひ翠すいは美うつくしい青あおい羽はねを持もっている。

  The kingfisher has beautiful blue feathers.