純金

• Reading: じゅんきん
• Romaji: junkin
• Kanji breakdown: 純 (jun) — pure, genuine; 金 (kin/kane) — gold, metal, money
• Pronunciation: /dʑɯɴ.kiɴ/

Meaning

Pure gold; solid gold; fine gold (24 karat).

A noun referring to gold of the highest purity, typically 24 karat (99.99% pure). Used in jewellery, investment, and craftsmanship contexts. Distinguished from 金メッキ (gold plating) or 合金 (alloy). Also used figuratively to describe something of the highest quality or authenticity.

Examples

1. この指輪は純金で作られている。 This ring is made of pure gold.
2. 純金の価格が過去最高を更新した。 The price of pure gold has hit an all-time high.
3. 神社に純金の装飾が施されていた。 The shrine was decorated with pure gold ornaments.

Usage Guide

Context: jewellery, investment, craftsmanship

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 純 (jun, pure/genuine) + 金 (kin, gold/metal). Literally 'pure gold,' a straightforward descriptive compound emphasising the absence of impurities.

Cultural Context

Era: Ancient

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal