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玉, 球, 珠, 弾, たま
- tama
JLPT LEVEL 3
Definition
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- ball
- sphere
- globe
- orb
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- bead (of sweat, dew, etc.)
- drop
- droplet
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- ball (in sports)
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- pile (of noodles, etc.)
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- bullet
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- bulb (i.e. a light bulb)
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- lens (of glasses, etc.)
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- bead (of an abacus)
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- ball (i.e. a testicle)
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- gem
- jewel (esp. spherical; sometimes used figuratively)
- pearl
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- female entertainer (e.g. a geisha)
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- person (when commenting on their nature)
- character
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- item, funds or person used as part of a plot
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun, used as a suffix
- egg
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noun, used as a suffix
- coin
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- precious
- beautiful
- excellent
Examples of 玉,球,珠,弾,たま in a Sentence
That's because, you see, I've known he isn't that sort of person from a long time back.
The checked player must find a way for the king to escape and block the check.
The boss said this group is a real mixed bag. I wonder if he places me with the wheat or the chaff.
Bolas are made up of a long cord with two stone balls at the free ends.
That's because, you see, I've known he isn't that sort of person from a long time back.
The checked player must find a way for the king to escape and block the check.
The boss said this group is a real mixed bag. I wonder if he places me with the wheat or the chaff.
Bolas are made up of a long cord with two stone balls at the free ends.
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