Quick answer
玉 is the kanji for "Ball / Jewel". A common reading is たま (tama). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Ball / Jewel
Also : Ball · Jewel
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 玉 represents 'JEWEL'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of jewel.
On-reading: ぎょく — remember this sound by associating it with jewel. Kun-reading: たま.
Example Sentences
お正月にお年玉をもらって、とても嬉しかったです。
おしょうがつにおとしだまをもらって、とてもうれしかったです。
I was very happy to receive otoshidama (New Year's money gift) at New Year.
ビー玉で遊ぶのは昭和の子供の定番でした。
びーだまであそぶのはしょうわのこどものていばんでした。
Playing with marbles was a staple for Showa-era children.
Vocabulary using 玉
Learn 玉 with Spaced Repetition
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