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[()·きん()·せき()]
shikinseki
noun

English Meaning(s) for 試金石

noun
  1. touchstone; Lydian stone
  2. touchstone (e.g. of success); test; litmus test

Definition and Synonyms for 試金石

Measure a basis for comparison
Synonyms: スタンダード, 典範, 判定基準, 基準, 基軸, 座標, 座標軸, 標準, 準則, 準拠, 準縄, 物差し, 目安, 縄墨, 規格, 規矩, 規範, 試金石
Measure a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
Synonyms: スタンダード, 典範, 判定基準, 基準, 基軸, 座標, 座標軸, 標準, 準則, 準拠, 準縄, 物差し, 目安, 縄墨, 規格, 規矩, 規範, 試金石

Meanings for each kanji in 試金石

» test; try; attempt; experiment; ordeal
» gold
» stone

Categories 試金石 is a member of

Metric a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic
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Sample Sentences for 試金石

Dreams are the touchstones of our characters.

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