Japanese

こくほう
Meaning: national treasure
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

国
宝

Example sentences

The Buddhist statue in this temple is designated as a national treasure.
この博物館は、多くの国宝を所蔵している。
This museum owns many national treasures.
俵屋宗達の代表作である「風神雷神図屏風」は、国宝に指定されている。
Tawaraya Sōtatsu's masterpiece, the 'Wind and Thunder Gods Screens', is designated as a national treasure.

Usage Notes

Refers to tangible cultural properties in Japan designated as having particularly high value.

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