What does 宝石 mean?
宝石 is a Japanese noun meaning “gem” or “jewel” in English. It is written as 宝石 in kanji, ほうせき in hiragana, and houseki in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
その指輪には大きな宝石が付いている。
That ring has a large gem on it.
母は宝石をあまり持っていない。
My mother doesn't own much jewellery.