Kanji 宝: treasure, wealth, valuables

Key takeaways

Kanji 宝: treasure, wealth, valuables. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

宝

Meaning

treasurewealthvaluables

On reading

ホウ

Kun reading

たから

Radical

宀

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 宝

treasure, wealth, valuables

Kanji structure breakdown

宝

Structure breakdown

宀 + 玉

Mnemonic story

This kanji depicts a precious jewel (玉) kept safely under a roof (宀). A valuable item kept inside the home naturally represents 'treasure' or 'valuables'.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

ホウ

重宝じゅうほう
convenience / usefulness / valuable item
宝器ほうき
treasured object / prized vessel
宝石ほうせき
gem / jewel / precious stone

Kun reading

たから

宝たから
treasure / valuable item

Commonly used words

重宝
じゅうほう
convenience / usefulness / valuable item
宝器
ほうき
treasured object / prized vessel
宝石
ほうせき
gem / jewel / precious stone
宝
たから
treasure / valuable item

Example sentences

Example 1

この道具はとても重宝しています。

Translation

This tool is very useful.

Example 2

旅行には重宝するアイテムです。

Translation

It is a handy item for traveling.

Example 3

これは家の宝器です。

Translation

This is the treasured item of the house.

Example 4

彼は会社の宝器と言われている。

Translation

He is called the company's outstanding individual.

Kanji 宝: treasure, wealth, valuables

Kanji at a glance

Core meaning / core image

Kanji structure breakdown

Mnemonic story

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

Kun reading

Commonly used words

Example sentences

重宝 (じゅうほう): meaning and examples

宝器 (ほうき): meaning and examples

宝 (たから): meaning and examples

宝石 (ほうせき): meaning and examples