English–Japanese

“pearl” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoパール (pāru)

Pronunciation

Romajishinju

Example

母は真珠のネックレスを持っています。haha wa shin ju no ne kku re su o mo tte i ma su

My mother has a pearl necklace.

Illustration for 真珠 (pearl)

How to say “pearl” in Japanese

“Pearl” in Japanese is 真珠 (shinju).

A smooth, lustrous object formed inside a mollusk becomes a valued gem because its beauty comes from natural layers.

Full entry for 真珠: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 真珠

この店では真珠を一粒ずつ鑑定しています。ko no mise de wa shin ju o hito tsubu zu tsu kan tei shi te i ma su

This shop appraises pearls one by one.

Tips for using 真珠

  • In English, pearl appears in the familiar phrase "pearl of wisdom" for a short, valuable piece of advice, extending the gem's value to an idea.

Other Japanese words for “pearl”

母はパールのネックレスを着けています。haha wa pā ru no ne kku re su o tsu ke te i ma su

My mother is wearing a pearl necklace.

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