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宝
On'yomi
ホウ
HOU
Kun'yomi
たから
takara
treasure · wealth · valuables
Details
Strokes8
Frequency#1139
Radical宀roof(3)
Old Form寶
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Component Breakdown
宝=
宀玉
top-bottom: roof + 玉
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof, jade, and shell. Jade and shell under roof.
Symbolism
Treasure, jewels, gem. Represents treasure.
Anime & Manga
七つの大罪
ななつのたいざい
The Seven Deadly Sins(2012)
Author: Nakaba Suzuki
The protagonist runs a tavern. An adventure to reclaim 'treasures' from the Holy Knights.
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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!; Homage to the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma and Sangha)
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; the seven treasures and many other precious things
如意宝珠
にょいほうじゅ
Cintamani stone; wish-fulfilling jewel; Cintamani stone