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玉
玉 (readings: ぎょく, たま; Japanese kanji) means “jewel / ball”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 目玉 (eyeball).
What does 玉 mean?
| Kanji | 玉 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | jewel / ball |
| Readings | ぎょく, たま |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 玉
玉 is read ぎょく or たま depending on the word.
Example words with 玉
| Example | 目玉 (eyeball) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14