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.
ジュエリーを身につける。
To wear jewelry.
母の誕生日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.
彼女は高級ジュエリーブランドの新作コレクションを楽しみにしている。
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: gemstone, jewel — refers specifically to the stones themselves
- 装飾品: ornament, decorative item — formal term for decorative accessories in general