Memory phrase for the character: 宝

宝

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Meaning

treasure, preciousness, valuable, wealth

Pronunciation

HŌ
takara

Explanation

 Top: roof 宀, bottom: jewel/ball 玉 (king 王, jewel 丶)

Mnemonic
 
Below a roof are the jewels: the treasure.

Radicals

宀 ceilingRadical: ukanmuri
玉 jewelThe Radical tama shows a king 王 with a jewel. (A variation of "king" is in master nushi 主)
王 kingThe three 三 spheres (heaven, earth and mankind) unite in the person of the king.




 Vocabulary

宝物 ほうもつ  treasure
宝石 ほうせき  gem, jewel
国宝 こくほう  national treasure
宝 たから  treasure
重宝 ちょうほう  priceless treasure, convenience, usefulness

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