秘 宝(ひほう)

ひほう

noun

hidden treasure, secret treasure

1. 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(てら)の秘宝(ひほう)が公開(こうかい)された。

The temple's hidden treasure was put on public display.

この博物館(はくぶつかん)には世界(せかい)の秘宝(ひほう)が集(あつ)められている。

This museum has gathered treasures from around the world.

冒険家(ぼうけんか)たちは、古代文明(こだいぶんめい)の秘宝(ひほう)を求(もと)めてジャングルの奥地(おくち)へと向(む)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(たからもの): a general word for treasure or prized possession, used in everyday speech
国宝(こくほう): national treasure, an official designation for culturally significant objects
財宝(ざいほう): treasure, riches (emphasizes monetary value)

Common collocations

秘宝(ひほう)展(てん): hidden treasures exhibition
秘宝(ひほう)を公開(こうかい)する: to put a hidden treasure on display
秘宝(ひほう)を探(さが)す: to search for hidden treasure
寺(てら)の秘宝(ひほう): a temple's hidden treasure

Related Words

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Added 2026.2.27 14:08 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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