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球
球 (readings: きゅう, たま; Japanese kanji) means “ball / sphere”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 地球 (the Earth).
What does 球 mean?
| Kanji | 球 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | ball / sphere |
| Readings | きゅう, たま |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 球
球 is read きゅう or たま depending on the word.
Example words with 球
| Example | 地球 (the Earth) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14