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[たま(玉)·て(手)·ばこ(箱)]
tamatebako
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[たまてばこ(箱)]
tamatebako
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Root Words:

[たま(玉) + て(手) + はこ(箱)]
tama + te + hako

English Meaning(s) for 玉手箱

noun
  1. Urashima's casket (in the story of Urashima Tarō); Pandora's box
  2. one's closely guarded treasure
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Definition and Synonyms for 玉手箱

Treasure Chest a chest filled with valuables
Synonyms: 玉手箱

Meanings for each kanji in 玉手箱

» jewel; ball
» hand
» box; chest; case; bin; railway car

Categories 玉手箱 is a member of

Chest box with a lid
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Sample Sentences for 玉手箱

Lady Otohime gave Urashima Taro a beautiful Tamate-box.
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