玉
球、 珠、 弾
Reading
Kana:
たま
Romaji:
tama
Definitions
1
ball; sphere; globe; orb
2
bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; droplet
3
ball (in sports)
Note:
esp. 球
4
pile (of noodles, etc.)
5
bullet
Note:
esp. 弾; also written as 弾丸
6
bulb (i.e. a light bulb)
Note:
esp. 球
7
lens (of glasses, etc.)
8
bead (of an abacus)
Note:
esp. 玉,珠
9
10
gem; jewel (esp. spherical; sometimes used figuratively); pearl
Note:
esp. 玉,珠; also written as 璧
11
female entertainer (e.g. a geisha)
12
person (when commenting on their nature); character
Note:
derogatory
13
item, funds or person used as part of a plot
14
egg
See also:
玉子
15
coin
Note:
usu. だま
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