珠
たま
tama
JLPT N310 strokesKanjiLevel 34 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
珠 is the kanji for "Pearl". A common reading is たま (tama). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Pearl
Also : Gem · Jewel
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Readings
kunたま/ tamaonしゅ/ shu
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
10 strokes
Radicals
王朱
Example Sentences
彼女の目は珠のようだ。
かのじょのめはたまのようだ。
Her eyes are like pearls.
珠を集めるのが趣味だ。
たまをあつめるのがしゅみだ。
Collecting beads is my hobby.
Vocabulary using 珠
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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