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

Related Words

Compare: 宝石(ほうせき) (gemstone)

Compare: 玉(たま) (ball, bead)

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Added 2026.3.27 14:09 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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