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[ほう()·せき()]
houseki
noun, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 宝石

noun, no adjective
  1. gem; jewel; precious stone

Definition and Synonyms for 宝石

Gem a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
Synonyms: 宝玉, 宝珠, 宝石, , , 珠玉, 貴石
Gem a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry
Synonyms: ジェム, ジェムストーン, 宝玉, 宝珠, 宝石

Meanings for each kanji in 宝石

» treasure; wealth; valuables
» stone

Categories 宝石 is a member of

Jewelry an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
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Crystal a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
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Sample Sentences for 宝石

The jewels on display disappeared.
He locked up his jewels in the safe.
Someone broke into Mary's flat and stole her jewellery.
While she was out, the thief got away with her jewels.
The crown was set with gems.

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