How to say "jewelry" in Japanese
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- nounRefers to jewelry as personal adornment, especially pieces made of precious metals and gemstones. Used when talking about rings, necklaces, and similar items one wears or buys.
- nounRefers to ornaments worn on the body as fashion decoration, such as earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. It covers fashion pieces as well as fine jewelry, with the emphasis on accessorizing rather than preciousness.
- 宝飾ほうしょくnounMeans jewels and ornaments; used chiefly in the jewelry trade and industry, as in talking about jewelry stores or jewelry makers. It names the field or category rather than a piece one wears.
Use 「ジュエリー」 for jewelry itself, especially fine pieces in precious metals and gemstones; 「アクセサリー」 for ornaments worn as fashion decoration; and 宝飾 for jewelry in trade and industry contexts such as jewelry stores and makers.
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