Let's think about jewelry terms in Japanese

Hello everyone!

When you hear jewelry, there are many English words such as rings and necklaces.

I introduced it on our blog before

Rings and jewels have spread as accessories since the Meiji era.

Actually, the period Japanese people started to wear accessories.

is not that long ago.

Now, what would be the term used for such jewelry in Japanese?

First of all, jewelry is called  " Soushingu " or " Soushokuhin " in Japanese.

I'm sure there are people who are familiar with such terms used at jewelry stores.

Let's use Japanese for other terms, which are often used at itoaware

Accessories    Soushingu Soushokuhin  (Same word as jewelry)

Ring .... Yubiwa

Hammer ..... Kanaduchi

Gold ..... Kin

Silver ..... Gin

Combination ......Kumiawase

Texture ..... Moyou

Once you say it, doesn't it sound good?

When you hear the word in English, when you hear the word in Japanese

what do you associate with each word? ??

I think there are many words that you associate with a fixed concept within you.

Both Japanese and English have the same meaning.

Besides, ...

Necklace ..... Kubikazari

Pearl ..... Shinju

Diamond .....Kongoseki

Craftsman ..... Shokunin , Tsukuruhito

etc

There are many English terms in everyday life,

The sound of Japanese is also good ^^

itoaware is also an ancient Japanese word for "Ah, beautiful ..."

It is also a word that expresses admiration.

Words have a taste and are very profound ...