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

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球、珠、弾
たま
ball; sphere; globe; orb; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; droplet; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet; bulb (i.e. a light bulb); lens (of glasses, etc.); bead (of an abacus); ball (i.e. a testicle); gem; jewel (esp. spherical; sometimes used figuratively); pearl; female entertainer (e.g. a geisha); person (when commenting on their nature); character; item, funds or person used as part of a plot; egg; coin; precious; beautiful; excellent
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真珠

しんじゅ
pearl
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数珠

じゅず、ずず、じゅじゅ
rosary; string of prayer beads
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珠算

玉算
しゅざん、たまざん
calculation with abacus
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宝珠

ほうじゅ、ほうしゅ
precious orb; Cintamani stone; wish-fulfilling jewel; hoju; uppermost spherical part of a pagoda finial
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珠玉

しゅぎょく
gem; jewel; beautiful; accomplished; charming
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人造真珠

じんぞうしんじゅ
artificial pearls
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胚珠

はいしゅ
ovule
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人工真珠

じんこうしんじゅ
artificial pearls
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真珠養殖場

しんじゅようしょくじょう
pearl-oyster beds