宝石
ほうせき
houseki
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 26 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
宝石 (ほうせき (houseki)) means "Gem". The reading is ほうせき (houseki). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Gem
Also : Jewel · Precious stone
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Example Sentences
王妃の首飾りには大きなダイヤモンドという宝石がちりばめられている。
おうひのくびかざりにはおおきなダイヤモンドというほうせきがちりばめられている。
The queen's necklace is adorned with large jewels, including diamonds.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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