玉【たま】
Frequency rank: 2,833.
- ball; sphere; globe; orb
- bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; droplet
- ball (in sports)esp. 球
- pile (of noodles, etc.)
- bulletesp. 弾; also written as 弾丸
- bulb (i.e. a light bulb)esp. 球
- lens (of glasses, etc.)
- bead (of an abacus)esp. 玉, 珠
- ball (i.e. a testicle)slangabbreviationesp. 玉see also 金玉【きんたま】
- gem; jewel (esp. spherical; sometimes used figuratively); pearlesp. 玉, 珠; also written as 璧
- female entertainer (e.g. a geisha)
- person (when commenting on their nature); characterderogatory
- item, funds or person used as part of a plot
- eggonly applies to 玉see also 玉子
- okonomiyakionly applies to 玉food, cookingsee also お好み焼き
- coinusu. だま
- precious; beautiful; excellent
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Generated: This meaning refers to a round object that is three-dimensional, like a ball or a globe.
I kicked the soccer ball.
Generated: This meaning is used to refer to a small round drop of liquid, whether it be sweat, dew, or similar.
Generated: This usage pertains specifically to the object used in various sports, like a basketball or baseball.
Generated: This meaning indicates a mound or stack of food, particularly noodles.
Generated: This meaning refers to the small metal projectile used in firearms.
Generated: This relates to the glass enclosure containing a filament that provides light.
Generated: This meaning refers to the curved glass or plastic that focuses light, used in eyewear.
Generated: This refers specifically to the small components on an abacus that are moved to perform calculations.
Generated: This vulgar meaning refers to a man's testicle in a colloquial context.
Generated: This meaning highlights valuable stones or beautiful items, often spherical in shape.
She has a beautiful necklace with gems.
Generated: This usage refers to women in traditional roles of entertainment.
Generated: This signifies referring to someone’s nature or character, often in a figurative way.
Generated: This meaning signifies an element within a story or plan, often contributing to a bigger picture.
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun, used as a suffix
Generated: This refers to the oval or round structure laid by birds, often used as food.
noun, used as a suffix; counter
Generated: This refers to the Japanese savory pancake that contains a variety of ingredients.
noun, used as a suffix
Generated: This refers to the small, typically round pieces of metal used as currency.
Generated: This meaning is used to describe something that is valued highly in terms of beauty or excellence.
Example sentences45 results
The checked player must find a way for the king to escape and block the check.