# 宝 — Treasure

Frequency rank 1198 / 2,608 in published Japanese.

Rarer in this ranking, but still part of the 2,608-character published set.

More common than 伴 (Accompany), less common than 垣 (Hedge).

- On’yomi: ほう
- Kun’yomi: たから
- Radical: 宀 Roof (Kangxi 40)
- Frequency path: Level X of XX

A roof (roof) covers the top, a king (king) sits in the middle, and a drop (drop) of light gleams at his feet — under the roof, the king guards his greatest treasure, gleaming with a single drop of brilliance.

In words:

- 宝 たから — treasure
- 宝石 ほうせき — gem,jewel
- 宝器 ほうき — treasured article or vessel;outstanding individual

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