Treasure

On’yomi: ほう
Kun’yomi: たから
Radical: 宀 Roof (Kangxi 40)

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

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

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 treasureN3

宝石ほうせき gem,jewelN3

宝器ほうき treasured article or vessel;outstanding individualN1

宝 is rank 1198 of 2,608 in published Japanese.

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