財宝(ざいほう)

ざいほう
noun
treasure; riches; valuables
1. treasure; riches; valuables
Valuable possessions such as gold, jewels, and precious objects. Often associated with stories of hidden or buried treasure, historical artifacts, or pirate lore.
海賊(かいぞく)の財宝(ざいほう)を探(さが)す。
To search for pirate treasure.
古(ふる)い城(しろ)から財宝(ざいほう)が発見(はっけん)された。
Treasure was discovered in an old castle.
伝説(でんせつ)によると、この島(しま)のどこかに莫大(ばくだい)な財宝(ざいほう)が埋(う)められているという。
According to legend, an enormous treasure is buried somewhere on this island.

Composed of 財(ざい) (wealth) + 宝(ほう) (treasure). A somewhat literary word for valuable possessions such as gold, jewels, and precious objects.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 財宝(ざいほう)を探(さが)す: to search for treasure
  • 埋蔵(まいぞう)財宝(ざいほう): buried treasure
  • 財宝(ざいほう)を発見(はっけん)する: to discover treasure
  • 財宝(ざいほう)を守(まも)る: to protect treasure
  • 海賊(かいぞく)の財宝(ざいほう): pirate treasure

REGISTER:
Used in adventure stories, legends, historical contexts, and news about archaeological discoveries. Not commonly used in casual everyday speech.

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 宝物(たからもの): treasure, prized possession (everyday word, also used for personal valuables)
  • 宝(たから): treasure (general, broader use)
  • 財産(ざいさん): assets, property, fortune (more practical/legal)
  • お宝(たから): treasure, valuable find (casual, also used for rare collectibles)
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Added 2026.3.22 12:13 · Revised 2026.3.29 18:08
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