Japanese Conversation · Level 15
90 words
Japanese word
ダイヤモンド
Pronunciation
Romajidaiyamondo
Meaning
- noundiamond
Example
母は小さなダイヤモンドの指輪を持っています。haha wa chii sa na da i ya mo n do no yubi wa o mo tte i ma su
My mother has a ring with a small diamond.
More examples
きらきらしたダイヤモンドを絵にかきました。ki ra ki ra shi ta da i ya mo n do o e ni ka ki ma shi ta
I drew a sparkling diamond.
ダイヤモンドは傷がつきにくい宝石です。da i ya mo n do wa kizu ga tsu ki ni ku i hō seki de su
Diamonds are gemstones that are resistant to scratches.
Core concept
A diamond is a highly durable gemstone whose shape and cut can make it sparkle brightly.
Common phrases
ダイヤモンドの指輪da i ya mo n do no yubi wa
diamond ring
ダイヤモンドを磨くda i ya mo n do o miga ku
polish a diamond
ダイヤモンドの原石da i ya mo n do no gen seki
rough diamond
Similar words
金剛石kongōseki: A formal mineral name for a gemstone made of crystallized carbon.
Definition in Japanese
非常に硬い炭素の結晶で、透明な輝きを持つ宝石。hi jō ni kata i tan so no kes shō de tō mei na kagaya ki o mo tsu hō seki
Word origin
The Japanese word ダイヤモンド (daiyamondo) comes from English diamond, whose older history leads through French diamant to Greek adamas, meaning "unbreakable".
Usage tips
- In English, diamond also names one of the four suits in a deck of playing cards, represented by a red diamond shape.