This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

白玉

Readings

Kana: しらたま、シラタマ
Romaji: shiratama, shiratama
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

white gem (esp. a pearl)

Note: also written as 真珠
See also: 真珠
2

rice flour dumpling

3

white-flowered camellia

Note: abbreviation; word usually written using kana alone
See also: 白玉椿

Kanji

Readings: ハク、 ビャク、 しろ、 しら-、 しろ.い
Meaning: white
Readings: ギョク、 たま、 たま-、 -だま
Meanings: jewel, ball