gogokとは 意味・読み方・使い方

Gobeunok or Gogok is a Korean word for comma-shaped or curved beads and jewels, which originated and is found in Korea but later transferred to Japan. Gogok is also sometimes romanized as "kogok" and "kokkok" or "kokok." They are also found in China and other parts of Asia, but are most numerous in Korea and also in Japan, where they are known as magatama. Although usually made from jadeite, they have been discovered made from many different materials such as nephrite, stone, clay, bone and glass. They range in size range from 1 to 10 cm, have a small hole in the middle of the round part for threading. Used as earrings and necklaces, and as decoration on crowns, belts, and bracelets. Some are further decorated with gold or silver attachments.