N2
おうごん (ougon)
黄金
gold (as a metal); golden (color); a golden age/period
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Can refer to the metal gold, the color golden, or figuratively to a prosperous/best period (e.g., 黄金時代). Often has a grand or precious feel. (金属の金、金色、または比喩的に最も良い時期（例：黄金時代）を指します。壮大さや貴重な感じを伴うことが多いです。)
📝 Example Sentences
伝説によると、その洞窟には大量の黄金が眠っているという。
According to legend, a large amount of gold is sleeping in that cave.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "黄金"!
夕日が沈む時、空は_______色に染まった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 夕日に染まる空の色として「黄金色」が適切です。
English: ''Golden'' (ougon) is appropriate to describe the color of the sky at sunset.
English: ''Golden'' (ougon) is appropriate to describe the color of the sky at sunset.
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