八尺瓊勾玉

やさかにのまがたま

Also written 八坂瓊曲玉, 八尺瓊曲玉, 八尺瓊の勾玉

Meanings

1. Noun large jewel; string of jewels
2. Yasakani no Magatama (the grand jewel or string of jewels; one of the three Imperial regalia) See also: 勾玉 (まがたま). See also: 三種の神器 (さんしゅのじんぎ).

Kanji

• 八 eight. Read as や.
• 尺 shaku
• 瓊 red jewel; beautiful jewel. Read as たま.
• 勾 hook
• 玉 ball. Read as たま.

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists