真珠(しんじゅ)

しんじゅ
noun
pearl
1. pearl
A lustrous gem formed inside the shell of an oyster or other mollusk. Used both for the physical gem and figuratively for something precious and beautiful.
真珠(しんじゅ)の指輪(ゆびわ)。
A pearl ring.
母(はは)に真珠(しんじゅ)のネックレスを贈(おく)った。
I gave my mother a pearl necklace.
この地域(ちいき)は真珠(しんじゅ)の養殖(ようしょく)で有名(ゆうめい)だ。
This area is famous for pearl farming.

Pearls have deep cultural significance in Japan. The country pioneered cultured pearl production in the early 20th century, with Mikimoto Kōkichi developing the technique in Mie Prefecture. Japanese pearls (和珠(わだま)) are renowned worldwide for their quality.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 真珠(しんじゅ)の首飾(くびかざ)り — pearl necklace
  • 真珠(しんじゅ)の養殖(ようしょく) — pearl farming/cultivation
  • 真珠(しんじゅ)湾(わん) — Pearl Harbor
  • 天然(てんねん)真珠(しんじゅ) — natural pearl
  • 養殖(ようしょく)真珠(しんじゅ) — cultured pearl

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 宝石(ほうせき) — gemstone; the general term for precious stones
  • 玉(たま) — ball, bead; sometimes used poetically for a pearl or jewel
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Added 2026.3.27 14:09
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