WORD DETAIL
家宝
かほう
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
家宝is read asかほうand means “family heirloom”. - Basic usage: The examples show an inherited old sword and letters treasured like an heirloom.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Distinguishing senses and uses
- It is a precious object passed down in a family;
家宝のようにcan compare another cherished item to such an heirloom.
- It is a precious object passed down in a family;