装身具(そうしんぐ)

そうしんぐ
noun
accessories; jewelry; personal ornaments
formalclothing
1. accessories; jewelry; personal ornaments
Items worn on the body for decoration, including rings, necklaces, earrings, brooches, and other ornamental accessories. A somewhat formal, comprehensive term.
装身具(そうしんぐ)を身(み)につける。
Wear accessories.
金(きん)の装身具(そうしんぐ)が光(ひか)っていた。
The gold jewelry was gleaming.
古代(こだい)エジプトの装身具(そうしんぐ)は、美術館(びじゅつかん)でも高(たか)い人気(にんき)を集(あつ)めている。
Ancient Egyptian jewelry draws large crowds even in art museums.

Composed of 装(そう) (adorn) + 身(しん) (body) + 具(ぐ) (implement, tool). Literally "body-adorning implements."

Usage

装身具(そうしんぐ) is a formal, umbrella term for all types of personal ornaments. In everyday conversation, アクセサリー is far more common. 装身具(そうしんぐ) appears in written language — museum descriptions, historical texts, product catalogs, and formal writing. It covers everything from jewelry to hair ornaments and decorative brooches.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • アクセサリー: accessories — the everyday word for fashion accessories and jewelry
  • 宝飾品(ほうしょくひん): jewelry, precious ornaments — emphasizes precious stones and metals; higher-end than general 装身具(そうしんぐ)
  • ジュエリー: jewelry — a loanword focusing on fine jewelry with precious materials

Related Words

Compare: アクセサリー (accessories)
Compare: 宝飾品(ほうしょくひん) (jewelry, precious ornaments)
Compare: ジュエリー (jewelry)
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