How to say "jade" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 翡翠ひすいnounThe stone itself, a green gem used in jewellery and carvings. This is the usual Japanese word for jade as a mineral, written with the reading ひすい; it is less common in everyday conversation simply because the topic rarely arises.
- nounA loanword covering 'jade' in general, but as a less common option it is typically met in names of people, brands, or characters rather than as the everyday word for the stone; 翡翠 is usually the word you want for the gem.
Use 翡翠 for the green ornamental stone; 「ジェイド」 is the borrowed English name, less common and mainly for names, brands, or fashion contexts.
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