JLPT N1 Advanced
黄金
Formal term for gold, often used metaphorically to denote a golden age.
Readings
Other forms
金 こがね
1 Noun
Gold" / "Golden
Describes the precious metal or its brilliant hue in literary or formal contexts, elevating the tone beyond the generic term for the element.
Example
夕日 で 田んぼ が 黄金色 に 輝いて いた 。
The rice fields were shining a golden color in the setting sun.
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2 Noun (used with の to modify other nouns)
Golden" / "Prime" (Metaphorical)
Signifies a peak duration of prosperity or supreme value, functioning as the direct lexical counterpart to a “golden age.”
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