Japanese symbol for “jeweler”
宝石商
ほうせきしょう
Romaji: housekishou
jeweler; gem dealer; jeweler's (jewelry) shop
In Japanese, jeweler is 宝石商, read ほうせきしょう (housekishou).
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Meanings
- n jeweler; gem dealer; jeweler's (jewelry) shop
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “jeweler”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 玉屋 | たまや tamaya | jeweler |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 宝石 | ほうせき houseki | gem; jewel; precious stone |
| 宝くじ | たからくじ takarakuji | lottery |
| 宝物 | たからもの takaramono | treasure; treasured item; prized possession |
| 国宝 | こくほう kokuhou | national treasure |
| 重宝 | ちょうほう chouhou | convenient; useful; handy |
| 宝庫 | ほうこ houko | treasury; treasure house; storehouse |
| 石油 | せきゆ sekiyu | oil; petroleum |
| 化石 | かせき kaseki | fossil |
| 商品 | しょうひん shouhin | commodity; article of commerce; goods |
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