(n)(Greek mythology) a box that Zeus gave to Pandora with instructions that she not open it; she gave in to her curiosity and opened it; all the miseries and evils flew out to afflict mankind
[たまてばこ, tamatebako](n) (1) treasure chest (in the story of Urashima Taro); Urashima's casket; Pandora's box; (2) important secret that is not easily revealed to others[Add to Longdo]