玉 — Ball, Jewel
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Common Japanese Words with 玉 (Ball, Jewel)
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A jewel (玉) is round like a ball or sphere.
Frequently Asked Questions About 玉 (Ball, Jewel)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 玉 (Ball, Jewel)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 玉 ("Ball, Jewel", read as ぎょく) is: The king, with his scepter ball/jewel is eating gyoza cooked (ぎょく) at the local taco market (たま)... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 玉 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 玉 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 玉 means "Ball, Jewel". Its primary reading is ぎょく (On'yomi: ぎょく; Kun'yomi: たま). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 玉?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 玉 include: 玉 (たま - ball, sphere, coin).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 玉 (Ball, Jewel) faster?
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