1.
gem, jewel, precious stone
A valuable stone used in jewelry, such as diamonds, rubies, or emeralds.
美しい宝石を身につけている。
She is wearing beautiful jewelry.
宝石店で指輪を買った。
I bought a ring at a jewelry store.
宝石店 = jewelry store
この宝石は本物ですか。
Is this gem genuine?
母は誕生日に宝石のついた指輪をもらって喜んでいた。
My mother was delighted to receive a ring with a gem for her birthday.
この地域では昔から宝石が採れることで知られていて、多くの鉱山がある。
This region has long been known for producing gemstones, and there are many mines.
鉱山 = mine
USAGE: 宝石 refers to precious stones, while {ジュエリー} or {アクセサリー} are often used for jewelry as finished products.
COMMON TYPES:
- {ダイヤモンド} (diamond)
- {ルビー} (ruby)
- {エメラルド} (emerald)
- {サファイア} (sapphire)
- 真珠 (pearl)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 宝石店 (jewelry store)
- 宝石箱 (jewelry box)
- 宝石のように輝く (to sparkle like a gem)