Japanese word

ゴールド

Pronunciation

Romajigōrudo

Meaning

  • noungold

Example

ゴールドの時計を買いました。gō ru do no tokei o ka i ma shi ta

I bought a gold watch.

Illustration for ゴールド (gold)

More examples

この指輪はゴールドでできています。ko no yubi wa wa gō ru do de de ki te i ma su

This ring is made of gold.

Core concept

Refers to the bright yellow precious metal whose material, color, and value are linked with luxury.

Common phrases

  • ゴールドの時計gō ru do no tokei

    gold watch

  • ゴールドメダルgō ru do me da ru

    gold medal

  • ゴールドカードgō ru do kā do

    gold card

Similar words

金kane: The standard Japanese term for the precious metal and its material.
黄金ōgon: A literary term for the precious metal that emphasizes its beauty and worth.

Definition in Japanese

装飾品や貨幣などに用いられる、光沢のある黄色い金属。また、その色。sō shoku hin ya ka hei na do ni mochi i ra re ru kō taku no a ru ki iro i kin zoku ma ta so no iro

Word origin

ゴールド (gōrudo) is a loanword from English gold, which comes from Old English gold and names the yellow precious metal.

Usage tips

  • English speakers use gold not only for the metal but also for first place, as in the phrase win gold.

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