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onyx in Japanese

onyx in Japanese is オニキス, オニックス — onyx means a banded gemstone form of quartz, often black and white, used in jewelry and carvings.

onyx in Japanese

オニキス
noun
Pronounced: onikisu
(mineral) A banded variety of chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline form of quartz.
オニックス
noun
Pronounced: onikkusu
(mineral) A banded variety of chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline form of quartz.

What does "onyx" mean?

  1. noun A banded gemstone form of quartz, often black and white, used in jewelry and carvings.
    "She wore a ring set with a polished black onyx stone."
  2. noun A deep, glossy black color, named after the gemstone.
    "The car came in a sleek onyx finish."
  3. adj Deep black, often with a glossy shine, like the stone.
    "He wore onyx cufflinks to the gala."
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onyx in a sentence

  • She wore a ring set with a polished black onyx stone.
  • The car came in a sleek onyx finish.
  • He wore onyx cufflinks to the gala.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "onyx" in Japanese?

"onyx" in Japanese is オニキス, オニックス. onyx means: A banded gemstone form of quartz, often black and white, used in jewelry and carvings.

How do you pronounce オニキス?

"onyx" in Japanese is オニキス, pronounced "onikisu".

How do you use "onyx" in a sentence?

Example: "She wore a ring set with a polished black onyx stone." In Japanese, "onyx" is オニキス, オニックス.

Are there other ways to say "onyx" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "onyx": オニキス, オニックス.

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