JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
球 — ball
- Reading
- キュウ・たま
- Meaning
- ball; sphere
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
球 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is キュウ・たま and it means ball; sphere. 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.
球 appears in everyday japanese words such as 球 (globe), 球根 (bulb) and 眼球 (eyeball).
Japanese words containing 球
Frequently asked questions
What does 球 mean in Japanese?
球 means ball; sphere in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 球 read?
球 is read キュウ・たま. Reading it inside real words — 球 and 球根 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 球 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 球 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 球 in a word?
A common word containing 球 is 球 (たま) — "globe". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 球 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 球 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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