Translation and Meaning of: 埋蔵 - maizou
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 埋蔵 (maizou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: maizou
Kana: まいぞう
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: buried property; treasure
Meaning in English: buried property;treasure trove
Definition: To be buried underground or underneath.
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Explanation and Etymology - (埋蔵) maizou
The Japanese word 「埋蔵」 (maizou) has a meaning that refers to the act of burying or hiding something valuable, often in the context of buried treasures or natural resources. It is composed of two kanji characters: 「埋」 (mai) which means "to bury" and 「蔵」 (zou) which means "to store" or "to hide." The combination of these characters forms the concept of something that is "buried and kept," often used to describe hidden treasures or deposits of minerals.
In terms of etymology, the kanji 「埋」 has the radical 「土」 (tsuchi), which means "earth" or "soil", indicating the action of burying something in the ground. The kanji 「蔵」 includes the radical 「艸」 (kusa), which means "grass" or "plant", as well as the radical 「臣」 (shin), which can mean "servant", but in this context reflects the idea of a structure that stores something. Thus, the combination of the two characters encapsulates the idea of hiding something precious beneath the earth.
A expressão "埋蔵" é amplamente usada em contextos geológicos e arqueológicos, onde se refere a depósitos naturais de recursos como ouro, petróleo ou outros minerais. Além disso, em contextos históricos, o termo pode ser alusivo a tesouros ou artefatos enterrados, muitas vezes ligados a eventos antigos ou lendas, como tesouros de piratas ou cofres de riqueza que se presume estarem escondidos em locais secretos.
Moreover, the word 「埋蔵」 (maizou) can appear in metaphorical contexts. For example, it can be used to describe a person's talents or abilities that have not yet been discovered or developed, implying that there is valuable potential "buried" within the person, waiting to be revealed to the world.
Synonyms and similar words
- 埋蔵地 (Maizōchi) - Location where there are deposits (buried) of artifacts or goods.
- 遺跡 (Iseki) - Ruins of a historical site or structure.
- 遺構 (Ikō) - Remaining structures of ancient constructions, closely related to archaeological sites.
- 遺物 (Ibutsu) - Objects left by people from past eras, usually found in excavations.
- 遺品 (Ihin) - Personal belongings left by an individual, which have historical or emotional significance.
- 遺存 (Izon) - The act of remaining or subsisting from something of the past, especially in a historical context.
- 遺跡調査 (Iseki Chōsa) - Research or investigation of archaeological sites.
- 遺跡発掘 (Iseki Hakkutsu) - Excavation of archaeological sites to find artifacts.
- 遺跡保存 (Iseki Hozon) - Conservation and maintenance of ruins or historical sites.
- 遺跡群 (Iseki-gun) - Set of archaeological sites in the same area.
- 遺跡観光 (Iseki Kankō) - Tourism related to archaeological sites.
- 遺跡研究 (Iseki Kenkyū) - Scientific study of archaeological sites.
- 遺跡展示 (Iseki Tenji) - Display of archaeological finds in museums or specific locations.
- 遺跡解説 (Iseki Kaisetsu) - Explication or description of an archaeological site.
- 遺跡地図 (Iseki Chizu) - Map indicating the location of archaeological sites.
- 遺跡公園 (Iseki Kōen) - Park that preserves and showcases archaeological sites for the public.
- 遺跡探訪 (Iseki Tanbō) - Visit or exploration of archaeological sites.
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: まいぞう maizou
How to Write in Japanese - (埋蔵) maizou
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (埋蔵) maizou:
Example Sentences - (埋蔵) maizou
Below are some example sentences:
Kono chiiki ni wa ooku no maizou butsu ga aru to iwarete imasu
They say there are many items buried in this area.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one"
- 地域 - noun that means "region" or "area"
- には - particle that indicates the location or the time when something happens
- 多く - adverb that means "many" or "much"
- の - particle that indicates possession or belonging
- 埋蔵物 - noun that means "buried treasure" or "ancient artifact"
- が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- ある - verb meaning "to exist" or "to be present"
- と - particle that indicates the citation of a phrase or idea
- 言われています - verb that means "to say" or "to assert" in the past and present
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