黒に小判

kuro ni koban◆idiom

something very valuable or precious

この宝石は黒に小判だ。

This jewel is extremely valuable.

◆ 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.

Synonyms

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

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

黒

black

root

に

preposition

prefix

小判

small oval-shaped gold coin

root

和英辞典