貴金属 (kikinzoku) Japanese meaning: precious metal | KotomoraGold is a typical precious metal.
The price of precious metals is rising.
Usage patterns
〈物〉の貴金属precious metal used for a certain item
This ring is made of precious metal.
貴金属を扱うto deal in precious metals
This shop deals in precious metals.
貴金属の価格が上がる／下がるthe price of precious metals rises/falls
The price of precious metals has been rising recently.
貴金属に投資するto invest in precious metals
He invests in precious metals.
貴重品
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貴重品 broadly covers any valuable item (money, documents, jewelry), while 貴金属 narrowly means precious metals like gold and silver.
