ジュエリー

じゅえりー

noun

jewelry

1. jewelry

Decorative items worn as personal adornment, such as rings, necklaces, and earrings. Typically refers to items made with precious metals and gemstones.

ジュエリーを身(み)につける。

To wear jewelry.

母(はは)の誕生日(たんじょうび)にジュエリーをプレゼントした。

I gave jewelry as a gift for my mother's birthday.

彼女(かのじょ)は高級(こうきゅう)ジュエリーブランドの新作(しんさく)コレクションを楽(たの)しみにしている。

She is looking forward to the new collection from a luxury jewelry brand.

A loanword from English "jewelry." In Japanese, ジュエリー typically refers to fine jewelry made with precious metals and gemstones, as opposed to cheaper fashion accessories.

The distinction between ジュエリー and アクセサリー is important: ジュエリー implies higher quality and value, while アクセサリー is the broader term for all accessories including costume jewelry.

Common collocations

ジュエリーショップ: jewelry shop
ジュエリーブランド: jewelry brand
ジュエリーボックス: jewelry box
ハンドメイドジュエリー: handmade jewelry

Similar words

アクセサリー: accessory — broader term covering all decorative accessories, including costume jewelry
宝石(ほうせき): gemstone, jewel — refers specifically to the stones themselves
装飾品(そうしょくひん): ornament, decorative item — formal term for decorative accessories in general

Related Words

Compare: アクセサリー (accessory)

Compare: 宝石(ほうせき) (gemstone, jewel)

Compare: 装飾品(そうしょくひん) (ornament, decorative item)

Compare: 宝飾品(ほうしょくひん) (jewelry)

Compare: 装身具(そうしんぐ) (accessories)

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