- 宝物 — cherished item / valuable object
- 国宝 — national treasure
- 宝石 — gemstone / jewel
- 宝くじ — lottery
- 家宝 — family heirloom
- 宝 — treasure / precious thing
宝 combines 宀 (roof/house) with 玉 (jewel), evoking the image of a valuable jewel kept safely inside a house — a treasure. It symbolizes wealth, safety, and cherished possessions.
彼女は 私の 宝物です。
She is my treasure.
その 美術品は 国宝に 指定された。
That artwork was designated as a national treasure.