English–Japanese

“ruby” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajirubī

Example

この指輪にはルビーが付いています。ko no yubi wa ni wa ru bī ga tsu i te i ma su

This ring has a ruby.

Illustration for ルビー (ruby)

How to say “ruby” in Japanese

“Ruby” in Japanese is ルビー (rubī).

A ruby is a valuable gemstone defined by a rich red color rather than by a particular shape or cut.

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

Example sentences with ルビー

専門店でルビーの品質を見てもらいます。sen mon ten de ru bī no hin shitsu o mi te mo ra i ma su

I have the quality of the ruby checked at a specialty store.

Tips for using ルビー

  • In English, ruby can also describe a deep red color, as in ruby slippers, although the noun usually refers to the gemstone.

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