璧
たま
tama
JLPT N118 strokesKanjiLevel 92 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
璧 is the kanji for "Sphere". The most common reading is たま (tama). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Sphere
Also : Ball
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Readings
kunたま/ tamaonへき/ heki
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
18 strokes
Radicals
辟玉
Example Sentences
このへやは完璧です。
このへやはかんぺきです。
This room is perfect.
その宝石の璧玉のような輝きは、見る人を魅了します。
そのほうせきのへきぎょくのようなかがやきは、みるひとをみりょくします。
The gem-like brilliance of that jewel captivates those who see it.
Vocabulary using 璧
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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