Translation guide
A collection of valuable or delightful things, often discovered unexpectedly. In Japanese, this can be expressed literally or metaphorically.
Referring to a physical cache of valuable items, often buried or hidden.
Literally 'mountain of treasure', used for a large hoard or cache of valuables.
彼らは洞窟で宝の山を見つけた。
They found a treasure trove in the cave.
Buried treasure, often used for historical or legendary hidden gold.
この島には埋蔵金の伝説がある。
There is a legend of a treasure trove on this island.
Hidden treasure or secret treasure, often with a mystical or ancient connotation.
古代の秘宝が発見された。
An ancient treasure trove was discovered.
Describing a place, book, or situation that is full of useful, beautiful, or delightful things.
A treasury or storehouse, used metaphorically for a rich source of something.
この図書館は知識の宝庫だ。
This library is a treasure trove of knowledge.
インターネットは情報の宝庫です。
The internet is a treasure trove of information.
Like a treasure, used to describe something precious and delightful.
この古い町並みは宝物のような場所だ。
This old townscape is a treasure trove of a place.
A treasure trove of great finds or bargains, often used for shops or markets.
あの古本屋は掘り出し物の宝庫だよ。
That used bookstore is a treasure trove of great finds.
Emphasizing the surprise and delight of finding something valuable or charming.
An unexpected great find, like stumbling upon a treasure.
この小さな店は思わぬ掘り出し物だった。
This little shop was an unexpected treasure trove.
A hidden gem or masterpiece, often used for overlooked works of art or craft.
この美術館には隠れた名品がたくさんある。
This museum is a treasure trove of hidden masterpieces.
宝庫 (ほうこ) is the standard word for a figurative 'treasure trove' of knowledge, information, etc. 宝の山 (たからのやま) is more literal, evoking a pile of gold and jewels, but can also be used metaphorically for a place full of bargains or valuable items.
宝庫 is often used with the pattern [noun]の宝庫 to mean 'a treasure trove of [noun]'. It works for both concrete and abstract nouns.
この地域は温泉の宝庫です。
This region is a treasure trove of hot springs.
屋根裏は古い写真の宝庫だった。
The attic was a treasure trove of old photographs.
彼女は市場でビンテージ服の宝の山を見つけた。
She found a treasure trove of vintage clothes at the market.