珠
Reading: たま
Meaning: jewel, pearl, gem
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Example Sentence
I found a beautiful pearl.
Usage Notes
Refers to a precious stone, pearl, or gem. Often used in poetic or formal contexts. More commonly written as 玉 for 'ball' or 'sphere', but 珠 specifically refers to pearls or precious stones.
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