財宝(ざいほう)

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

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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)