Kanji · N2

/ jewel

Kanji for jewel or ball.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)ギョクSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)たま、たま-、-だまNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

玉 carries the meaning jewel or ball.

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Common compounds with 玉

さいたまけんSaitama Prefecture
きんたまtesticles / balls / nuts
たまねぎonion
めだまeyeball
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