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黒に小判

kuro ni koban
idiom★Intermediate◆idiom
◆ What It Really Means
something extremely valuable or precious
¶ Literal Meaning
black and small oval-shaped gold coin
Literal Breakdown
黒black+にpreposition+小判small oval-shaped gold coin
◇ Mental Image
The image of a rare and valuable gold coin.
◈ When to Use
Describing something extremely valuable or precious.
◉ Cultural Note
The phrase is derived from Japanese culture, where gold coins were highly valued.
formal

An idiomatic expression used to describe something extremely valuable or precious, often referring to a rare and valuable item.

彼は黒に小判の才能を持っている。

He has an extremely valuable talent.

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📖Word Origin

The phrase is derived from the idea that black and gold are both valuable and precious.

📝Usage Notes

This idiom is often used to describe something that is extremely valuable or precious.

Word Breakdown

黒
black
root
+
に
preposition
prefix
+
小判
small oval-shaped gold coin
root
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