Translation and Meaning of: 宝 - takara
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 宝 (takara) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: takara
Kana: たから
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: tesouro
Meaning in English: treasure
Definition: things and valuable properties.
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Explanation and Etymology - (宝) takara
The Japanese word 「宝」, read as "takara" in hiragana 「たから」, carries the meaning of treasure or wealth. It is composed of a single kanji, 「宝」, which is commonly associated with things of great value, both material and immaterial. This word is widely used in the Japanese language to describe not only precious material possessions but also people, moments, and experiences that are considered valuable.
In terms of etymology, 「宝」 is an ideogram that has deep roots in Chinese culture and literature, from where the kanji originated. It is a combination of two elements: the radical 「宀」 which means roof or house, suggesting protection, and 「玉」 which means jewel or precious object. Together, these elements depict the idea of a valuable object that is securely kept inside a house. This concept reflects the ancient practice of storing treasures in protected and safe places, something that transcends cultures and times.
In the Japanese cultural context, the word 「たから」 is rich in symbolism. It can be used to refer to a treasure in the literal sense, like gold or art objects. However, perhaps the most interesting use of "takara" is in metaphorical expressions, emphasizing the importance of memories, knowledge, or special people that are cherished in the heart. Additionally, variations of the word such as 「宝物」(takaramono), which means "precious thing" or "personal treasure," are common in everyday Japanese, highlighting the ongoing relevance of this term in today's society.
Synonyms and similar words
- 宝物 (takaramono) - Precious goods, treasures; items of value.
- 財宝 (zaihō) - Riches, financial treasures; items of great value.
- 宝石 (hōseki) - Jewels, precious stones; valuable objects cut and polished.
- 宝箱 (takarabako) - Treasure chest; container for storing valuable goods.
- 宝飾品 (hōshokuhin) - Jewelry, adornments; beautiful objects that can have value.
- 宝物庫 (takarabako) - Treasure warehouse; a place where precious goods are kept.
- 宝玉 (hōgyoku) - Precious spheres, gems; spherical precious stones, often with symbolic value.
- 宝器 (hōki) - Valuable objects; precious items used in ceremonies or rituals.
- 宝物殿 (takaramonodono) - Treasure Hall; a place for displaying precious goods.
- 宝物館 (takaramonokan) - Museum of treasures; an institution that exhibits and preserves valuable objects.
- 宝物探し (takarabotanasahi) - Treasure hunt; activity of searching for precious goods.
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: たから takara
How to Write in Japanese - (宝) takara
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (宝) takara:
Example Sentences - (宝) takara
Below are some example sentences:
Yamabayashi wa shizen no hōko desu
The forests are natural treasures.
The forest is a treasure of nature.
- 山林 (sanrin) - mountain forest
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 自然 (shizen) - nature
- の (no) - possessive particle
- 宝庫 (houko) - tesouro, depósito
- です (desu) - verb ser/estar in the present
Gakumon wa jinsei no takaramono desu
Knowledge is a treasure in life.
Academic is a treasure of life.
- 学問 - means "study" or "knowledge acquired through study".
- は - topic particle, indicating that the subject of the sentence is "study".
- 人生 - means "human life".
- の - possession particle, indicating that "human life" is the possessor of the treasure.
- 宝物 - means "treasure".
- です - verb to be in the present tense, indicating that "study" is a treasure in human life.
Kai wa umi no takaramono desu
Shells are treasures of the sea.
Mariscos is a treasure of the sea.
- 貝 - means "shell" in Japanese.
- は - it is a grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case "shell".
- 海 - Means "sea" in Japanese.
- の - It is a grammatical particle that indicates possession, in this case "of the sea".
- 宝物 - means "treasure" in Japanese.
- です - is a polite way of saying "is" in Japanese.
Kioku wa jinsei no takaramono desu
Memory is a treasure of life.
Memory is a treasure of life.
- 記憶 (kioku) - memória
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 人生 (jinsei) - life
- の (no) - possession particle
- 宝物 (takaramono) - tesouro
- です (desu) - verb ser/estar in the present
Kura ni wa takusan no takaramono ga arimasu
There are many treasures in the warehouse.
There are many treasures in the warehouse.
- 蔵 (kura) - means "warehouse" or "storage".
- に (ni) - is a particle that indicates the location of the object of the sentence, in this case, the warehouse.
- は (wa) - is a particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case the warehouse.
- たくさんの (takusan no) - means "many" or "a lot".
- 宝物 (takaramono) - means "treasure" or "valuables".
- が (ga) - is a particle that indicates the subject of the sentence, in this case, the treasures.
- あります (arimasu) - is a verb meaning "to exist" or "to have".
Kenkyuu wa jinsei no takaramono desu
Research is a treasure in life.
Research is a treasure of life.
- 研究 (kenkyuu) - research, study
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 人生 (jinsei) - life
- の (no) - possessive particle
- 宝物 (takaramono) - tesouro
- です (desu) - verb ser/estar in the present
Shinju wa utsukushii houseki desu
Pearls are beautiful jewels.
Pearls are beautiful jewelry.
- 真珠 (しんじゅ) - Pearl
- は - topic particle
- 美しい (うつくしい) - beautiful, beautiful
- 宝石 (ほうせき) - gemstone
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
Nettai urin wa seimei no hōko desu
Tropical forests are life's treasures.
The rainforest is a treasure of life.
- 熱帯雨林 (nettai urin) - rainforest
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 生命 (seimei) - life
- の (no) - possession particle
- 宝庫 (houko) - tesouro
- です (desu) - verb ser/estar in the present
Mori no wa shizen no hōseki desu
Forests are nature's jewels.
The forest is a natural gem.
- 森林 (shinrin) - forest
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 自然 (shizen) - nature
- の (no) - possessive particle
- 宝石 (hōseki) - jewel
- です (desu) - verb ser/estar in the present
Omoide wa takaramono desu
Memories are treasures.
Memories are treasures.
- 思い出 - memoirs
- は - topic particle
- 宝物 - tesouro
- です - verb "to be" in the present tense
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