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“treasure house” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikanegura

Example

昔、この寺には金蔵がありました。mukashi ko no tera ni wa kane gura ga a ri ma shi ta

There was a treasure house at this temple long ago.

Illustration for 金蔵 (treasure house)

How to say “treasure house” in Japanese

“Treasure house” in Japanese is 金蔵 (kanegura).

Refers to a secure storehouse where money and other valuable possessions are kept.

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

Example sentences with 金蔵

祭りの前に、古い記録を金蔵から取り出します。matsu ri no mae ni furu i ki roku o kane gura ka ra to ri da shi ma su

Before the festival, we take the old records out of the treasure house.

Tips for using 金蔵

  • In historical settings, 金蔵 (kanegura) can refer to a treasury building or room, while 金庫 (kinko) usually means a safe or vault.

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