黄金
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Noun meaning 'gold'. Refers to the precious metal and is used metaphorically in phrases to denote value or excellence, such as 『黄金の国』 (ougon no kuni, 'land of gold').
Theme
At a local museum exhibit on ancient civilizations, User and their friend Kenji discuss artifacts and materials used in history.
黄金
おうごん
gold
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Think of 'golden' treasure — 'golden' sounds like 『おうごん』 (ougon, 'gold'). Picture a shiny gold bar with the word on it.
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『黄金』 (ougon, 'gold') symbolizes wealth, purity, and prosperity. It's often used in traditional arts, festivals like 『黄金週間』 (Ougon Shuukan, 'Golden Week'), and expressions like 『黄金時代』 (ougon jidai, 'golden age').
Forms
Base: 黄金Noun meaning 'gold'. Refers to the precious metal and is used metaphorically in phrases to denote value or excellence, such as 『黄金の国』 (ougon no kuni, 'land of gold').