玉

たま

• Noun

  common noun
  1. ball; sphere; globe; orb.
  2. bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; droplet.
  3. ball (in sports).

     esp. 球

  4. pile (of noodles, etc.).
  5. bullet.

     esp. 弾; also written as 弾丸

  6. bulb (i.e. a light bulb).

     esp. 球

  7. lens (of glasses, etc.).
  8. bead (of an abacus).

     esp. 玉,珠

  9. ball (i.e. a testicle).

     slang abbreviation

     esp. 玉

     See also 金玉 .

  10. gem; jewel (esp. spherical; sometimes used figuratively); pearl.

      esp. 玉,珠; also written as 璧

  11. female entertainer (e.g. a geisha).
  12. person (when commenting on their nature); character.

      derogatory

  13. item, funds or person used as part of a plot.

• Noun / Suffix noun

  common noun
  1. egg.

     See also 卵 .

• Suffix noun
  1. coin.

     usu. だま

  2. precious; beautiful; excellent.