クリスタルガラス
kurisutaru garasu
The English phrase "crystal glass" is translated into Japanese as クリスタルガラス (kurisutaru garasu).
クリスタルガラス refers to a high-quality type of glass that contains lead or other minerals to increase its clarity and brilliance.
What does it mean word for word?
The first part of the phrase, kurisutaru, is a loanword from the English word 'crystal'.
How do you pronounce it?
kurisutaru garasu
Did you know?
- The word ガラス 'garasu' is not just from English, but traces back to the Dutch word 'glas'. This reflects the era when the Dutch were the primary Europeans trading with Japan during its period of isolation.
- When gifting クリスタルガラス, Japanese people may avoid giving sets of four. This is because the number four is associated with the word 死 'shi', meaning 'death', making it an unlucky number for celebratory gifts.
- In Japan, high-end クリスタルガラス is often associated with the 'Satsuma Kiriko' tradition. This involves cutting intricate patterns into the glass, a craft that was historically reserved for the imperial family and high-ranking officials.
Examples in context
- このクリスタルガラスはとても美しいです。Kono kurisutaru garasu wa totemo utsukushii desu.This crystal glass is very beautiful.
- 結婚祝いでクリスタルガラスを贈りました。Kekkon iwai de kurisutaru garasu o okurimashita.I gave crystal glass as a wedding gift.
- クリスタルガラスのグラスは輝きが違います。Kurisutaru garasu no gurasu wa kagayaki ga chigaimasu.Crystal glass glasses have a different brilliance.
Example conversation
Misaki and Yota are looking at a display in a shop.
- 美咲 Misakiこのクリスタルガラス、すごく綺麗だね。Kono kurisutaru garasu, sugoku kirei dane.This crystal glass is really beautiful, isn't it?
- 陽太 Yota本当だ、光が透き通っていて美しいね。Honto da, hikari ga sukitoote ite utsukushii ne.You're right, the light shines through it beautifully.
- 美咲 Misaki陽太君、これをお祝いで買わない？Yota-kun, kore o oiwai de kawanai?Yota, why don't we buy this as a gift?
- 陽太 Yotaいいよ、とても素敵なプレゼントになるね。Ii yo, totemo suteki na purezento ni naru ne.Sure, it will be a wonderful present.
