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hidden treasure, secret treasure, prized possession
A valuable object that is kept hidden or secret. Often used for treasures held by temples, shrines, or museums that are rarely shown to the public, or for legendary treasures in stories.
寺の秘宝が公開された。
The temple's hidden treasure was put on public display.
この博物館には世界の秘宝が集められている。
This museum has gathered treasures from around the world.
冒険家たちは、古代文明の秘宝を求めてジャングルの奥地へと向かった。
The adventurers headed deep into the jungle in search of an ancient civilization's hidden treasure.
USAGE:
Used in two main contexts: (1) real treasures held by temples, shrines, or institutions, often rarely displayed to the public, and (2) legendary or fictional hidden treasures in adventure stories and games.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 宝物: a general word for treasure or prized possession, used in everyday speech
- 国宝: national treasure, an official designation for culturally significant objects
- 財宝: treasure, riches (emphasizes monetary value)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 秘宝展: hidden treasures exhibition
- 秘宝を公開する: to put a hidden treasure on display
- 秘宝を探す: to search for hidden treasure
- 寺の秘宝: a temple's hidden treasure