Japanese word

宝

Pronunciation

Romajitakara

Meaning

  • nountreasure

Example

家族は私の宝です。ka zoku wa watashi no takara de su

My family is my treasure.

Illustration for 宝 (treasure)

More examples

この古い手紙は、祖母から受け継いだ宝です。ko no furu i te gami wa so bo ka ra u ke tsu i da takara de su

This old letter is a treasure I inherited from my grandmother.

Core concept

Describes something valued and protected because it is precious, from wealth and objects to a beloved person.

Common phrases

  • 宝を大切にするtakara o tai setsu ni su ru

    treasure something

  • 宝を見つけるtakara o mi tsu ke ru

    find treasure

Similar words

宝物takaramono: A cherished person or object treated as especially precious.
財宝zaihō: Valuable possessions or riches gathered and kept as wealth.
貴重品kichōhin: A valuable item kept safe from loss or damage.

Definition in Japanese

人や物など、非常に価値があり、大切にされるもの。hito ya mono na do hi jō ni ka chi ga a ri tai setsu ni sa re ru mo no

Word origin

宝 (takara, "treasure") is a native Japanese word whose deeper origin is uncertain; it has long referred to something highly valued, including possessions and people held dear.

Usage tips

  • A 宝船 (takarabune) is a traditional Japanese picture of a ship carrying the Seven Lucky Gods, and it is associated with New Year's good fortune.

Other meanings

  • precious thingnoun
  • richesnoun

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