# 宝 treasure

玉 (ball)
★★★☆☆
8 strokes

## Onyomi

HOU | as in, "The HOE always wants to take my treasure."

## Mnemonic

| Here is how to remember "crown + ball = treasure":

## Kunyomi

たから | treasure ★★★☆☆

## Jukugo

宝くじ(たからくじ) | public lottery ★★★☆☆
宝石(ほうせき) | jewel. ★★☆☆☆ 宝 (treasure) + 石 (rock) = 宝石 (jewel.)
国宝(こくほう) | national treasure. ★☆☆☆☆ 国 (country) + 宝 (treasure) = 国宝 (national treasure.)