JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
玉 — jewel
- Reading
- ギョク・たま・たま\~・\~だま
- Meaning
- jewel; ball
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
玉 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ギョク・たま・たま\~・\~だま and it means jewel; ball. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
玉 appears in everyday japanese words such as 玉 (king) and 玉 (ball).
Japanese words containing 玉
Frequently asked questions
What does 玉 mean in Japanese?
玉 means jewel; ball in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 玉 read?
玉 is read ギョク・たま・たま\~・\~だま. Reading it inside real words — 玉 and 玉 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 玉 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 玉 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 玉 in a word?
A common word containing 玉 is 玉 (ぎょく) — "king". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 玉 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 玉 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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