Japanese word

宝物

Pronunciation

Romajitakaramono

Meaning

  • nounprized possession, treasure

Example

祖父の時計は私の宝物です。so fu no tokei wa watashi no takara mono de su

My grandfather's watch is my prized possession.

Illustration for 宝物 (prized possession)

More examples

これは私の宝物です。ko re wa watashi no takara mono de su

This is my treasure.

旅先で見つけた小さな貝殻を、私は宝物として大切にしています。tabi saki de mi tsu ke ta chii sa na kai gara o watashi wa takara mono to shi te tai setsu ni shi te i ma su

I treasure the small seashell I found during my trip.

Core concept

Marks an object as especially precious because of the personal value attached to it.

Common phrases

  • 宝物を探すtakara mono o saga su

    search for treasure

  • 宝物を大切にするtakara mono o tai setsu ni su ru

    cherish one's treasure

  • 宝物として扱うtakara mono to shi te atsuka u

    treat as a treasure

Similar words

宝takara: A valuable or greatly cherished object, often valued for its worth or rarity.
家宝kahō: An object handed down in a family and valued as part of its family history.

Definition in Japanese

自分にとって特に大切で、失いたくない物。ji bun ni to tte toku ni tai setsu de ushina i ta ku na i mono

Word origin

宝物 (takaramono) is a native Japanese compound of 宝 (takara, "treasure") and 物 (mono, "thing"), literally meaning a treasured thing.

Usage tips

  • English uses treasure for both a valued object and a hidden store of riches, while 宝物 (takaramono) usually points to something personally cherished.

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