Japanese

ほうせき
Meaning: gem; jewel; precious stone
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

宝
石

Example sentences

Expensive gemstones are embedded in her necklace.
彼は誰にも見られないように、そっと宝石を盗んだ。
He stole the jewel quietly so that no one would see him.
そんな珍しい宝石は世界中どこにもない。
Such a rare gem is not found anywhere in the world.
彼は宝石を重い鉄の金庫に保管した。
He kept the jewels in a heavy iron safe.
その宝石のあまりの美しさに、彼女は心を魅入られた。
She was bewitched by the sheer beauty of the gem.
泥棒は金庫から宝石を盗み出した。
The thief stole the jewels from the safe.
この博物館には人造の宝石が展示されています。
Man-made jewels are displayed in this museum.
夜空に散らばる星屑が、宝石のように美しく輝いている。
The stardust scattered in the night sky is shining beautifully like jewels.
夜空に輝くスターダストが、まるで宝石を散りばめたようだった。
The stardust shining in the night sky was like scattered jewels.

Usage Notes

Refers to rare minerals valued for their beauty and hardness, used in jewelry.

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