Japanese Conversation · Level 80
76 words
Japanese word
黄金
Pronunciation
Romajiōgon
Meaning
- noungold
Example
昔の王は黄金を集めました。mukashi no ō wa ō gon o atsu me ma shi ta
Ancient kings collected gold.
More examples
博物館で黄金の仮面を見ました。haku butsu kan de ō gon no ka men o mi ma shi ta
I saw a gold mask at the museum.
Core concept
Presents gold as a precious yellow substance whose color and shine suggest great value.
Common phrases
黄金時代ō gon ji dai
golden age
黄金を集めるō gon o atsu me ru
collect gold
黄金の指輪ō gon no yubi wa
gold ring
Similar words
金kane: The usual everyday noun for the valuable yellow metal used in jewelry, money, and industry.
Definition in Japanese
黄色く輝く貴重な金属。また、それに似た色や輝き。ki iro ku kagaya ku ki chō na kin zoku ma ta so re ni ni ta iro ya kagaya ki
Word origin
黄金 (ōgon) combines 黄 (ō, "yellow") with 金 (gon, "gold"), using their Sino-Japanese readings to form a compound meaning "yellow gold".
Usage tips
- 黄金 (ōgon) often has a literary or elevated tone, so it appears in descriptions of treasure and prosperity more than in ordinary conversation.