玉
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Base noun form. Refers to a round object like a ball, sphere, or coin. Example: 『玉を投げる』 (tama o nageru, 'throw a ball').
Theme
At a park, User and their friend Mika are watching children play and discussing toys.
玉
たま
ball, sphere, coin
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Think of a 'tam' (like 'tam-tam' drum) that's round like a ball — 'tam' sounds like 『たま』 (tama, 'ball'). 'Tam drum is a ball' → 玉 (tama, 'ball').
Cultural Note
『玉』 (tama, 'ball') is used in various contexts, such as sports (e.g., 『野球の玉』 yakyū no tama, 'baseball'), toys, or even metaphorically for coins or spherical objects in Japanese culture.
Forms
Base: 玉Base noun form. Refers to a round object like a ball, sphere, or coin. Example: 『玉を投げる』 (tama o nageru, 'throw a ball').