ダイヤモンド

Alternative writings: ダイアモンド
JLPT:N2
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1

A diamond (the gemstone); a very hard gem commonly used in jewelry like rings.

Noun

Examples

彼は婚約指輪にダイヤモンドを選んだ。

He chose a diamond for the engagement ring.

ダイヤモンドは硬い宝石だ。

Diamonds are hard gemstones.

このダイヤはとても高価だ。

This diamond is very expensive.

2

In baseball, the diamond: the infield area or the baseball field's diamond-shaped area.

NounBaseball

Examples

野球場のダイヤモンドはきれいに整備されている。

The baseball diamond at the stadium is well maintained.

ダイヤでの守備が試合の勝敗を分けた。

Defense on the diamond decided the game's outcome.

3

The diamonds suit in playing cards (♦).

NounCard Games

Examples

トランプでダイヤのAを引いた。

She drew the Ace of diamonds in the card game.

手札にダイヤが多いと不利になることもある。

Having many diamonds in your hand can sometimes be disadvantageous.

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