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Meaning of 玉(ぎょく) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

玉
JLPT 1
Kana Reading
ぎょく
Romaji
gyoku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    precious stone (esp. jade)
  • Parts of speech
    food term
    Meaning
    egg (sometimes esp. as a sushi topping)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    stock or security being traded; product being bought or sold
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    position (in finance, the amount of a security either owned or owed by an investor or dealer)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    geisha
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    time charge for a geisha
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    king (shogi)

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玉 JLPT 2

jewel, ball

On: ギョク

Kun: たま, たま-, -だま

5 strokes

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