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A mine for gold ore or metal. / (idiomatic) A very profitable economic venture. / (idiomatic) A plentiful stockpile of something sought after.

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gold mine

Source Word

gold mine

idiomatic

Japanese Meaning

金鉱、すなわち金鉱石が採れる鉱山 / （比喩的に）非常に利益の出る事業・投資先 / （比喩的に）求めるものが豊富にある状況

The old gold mine at the edge of town attracted curious explorers and historians alike.

町はずれにあるその古い金山は、好奇心旺盛な探検家や歴史家を引きつけた。

Sense（1）

A mine for gold ore or metal.

South Africa has many goldmines.

Sense（2）

(idiomatic) A very profitable economic venture.

This oil deposit is a regular gold mine. We make more and more money every year!

Sense（3）

(idiomatic) A plentiful stockpile of something sought after.

gold mines

（ plural ）