sapphire

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈsæf.aɪ̯ə(ɹ)/

Noun

countable uncountable

(countable) A clear deep blue variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone. / (countable and uncountable) A white, yellow, or purple variety of corundum, either clear or translucent.

Japanese Meaning

鮮やかな深い青色のコランダムの一種で、宝石として価値があるもの / 透明または半透明な白、黄色、または紫色のコランダムの一種

What is this buttons?

She polished the sapphire until it reflected the morning light like a tiny ocean.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼女はサファイアを磨き上げ、朝の光を小さな海のように反射させた。

Details

Sense（1）

(countable) A clear deep blue variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone.

Although there are dozens of different types of gems, among the best known and most important are diamond, ruby and sapphire, emerald and other gem forms of the mineral beryl, chrysoberyl, tanzanite, tsavorite, topaz and jade.

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