Meaning of 北玉(きたたま) in Japanese

北玉
Kana Reading
きたたま
Romaji
kitatama
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    (sumo) era at the turn of 1960s into 70s dominated by grand champions Kitanofuji and Tamanoumi

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玉 JLPT 2

5 strokes

jewel, ball

On'Yomi: ギョク

Kun'Yomi: たま, たま-, -だま

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北 JLPT 5

5 strokes

north

On'Yomi: ホク

Kun'Yomi: きた

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