jewel, ring
On'yomi (音読み)
- ヘキ
- ヒャク
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
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About this kanji
The kanji 璧, pronounced as "heki" or "hyaku" in on'yomi, primarily means "jewel" or "ring." It is mainly used as a noun rather than a verb. One common compound is 名璧 (めいへき), which means "famous jewel," often referring to a well-known gemstone. Another is 真璧 (しんぺき), meaning "true gem," which can describe something of great value or beauty. Additionally, 璧返し (へきがえし) translates to "return of a jewel," often used in the context of returning something precious. When using this kanji, remember it conveys a sense of value and beauty, reflecting its association with precious stones.
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Example sentences
この璧は貴族の証だ。
This jewel is a symbol of nobility.
Meanings across languages
- English
- jewel, ring
- Tiếng Việt
- ngọc thạch, trân châu
- 日本語
- 宝石, 玉
- 한국어
- 보석, 반지
- 中文
- 珠宝, 戒指
- id
- permata, cincin
- th
- อัญมณี, แหวน
- es
- joya, anillo
- fr
- bijou, bague
- de
- Edelstein, Ring
- pt
- joia, anel
Common compounds
- 名璧めいへきfamous jewel
- 真璧しんぺきtrue gem
- 璧返しへきがえしreturn of a jewel
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