宝
treasure · wealth · valuables
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof, jade, and shell. Jade and shell under roof.
Symbolism
Treasure, jewels, gem. Represents treasure.
Component Breakdown
top-bottom: roof + 玉
Words & Expressions
Words written with 宝
Four-Character Compounds
南無三宝
なむさんぼう
Homage to the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma and Sangha); oh no!; good heavens!
七珍万宝
しっちんまんぽう
the seven treasures and many other precious things; all the treasures in the world
如意宝珠
にょいほうじゅ
Cintamani stone; wish-fulfilling jewel
Anime & Manga
七つの大罪
The Seven Deadly Sins
The protagonist runs a tavern. An adventure to reclaim 'treasures' from the Holy Knights.
宝石の国
Land of the Lustrous
A well-known work with 宝 in its Japanese title.
王様ランキング 勇気の宝箱
Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage
A well-known work with 宝 in its Japanese title.
瑠璃の宝石
Ruri Rocks
A well-known work with 宝 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
宝井其角
Name contains 宝
Takarai Kikaku also known as Enomoto Kikaku, was a Japanese haikai poet and among the most accomplished disciples of Matsuo Bashō.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 宝 mean in Japanese?
宝 means treasure, wealth, valuables.
How do you read 宝?
On'yomi: ホウ (HOU). Kun'yomi: たから (takara).
How many strokes does 宝 have?
宝 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 宀 (roof).
Is 宝 a good kanji for a tattoo?
宝 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means treasure, wealth, valuables. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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