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Kanji Grade 1 - 玉

Kanji character Grade 1 玉. Writing practice along with onyomi and kunyomi readings.

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Kanji Grade 1 - 玉
 
About
jewel, ball
Kun: たま、 たま-、 -だま
On: ギョク
5 strokes
Radical: jade (king) 玉 (王)
Parts: 丶 王
 
Onyomi
玉 【ギョク】 precious stone (esp. jade), egg (sometimes esp. as a sushi topping), stock or security being traded, product being bought or sold, position (in finance, the amount of a security either owned or owed by an investor or dealer), geisha, time charge for a geisha, king (of the junior player)
玉音 【ギョクオン】 the Emperor's voice, beautiful voice, beautiful sound
珠玉 【シュギョク】 jewel, gem, gem (of a story, essay, etc.), accomplished work, beautiful piece
翠玉 【スイギョク】 emerald, jade
 
Kunyomi
玉 【たま】 ball, sphere, globe, orb, bead (of sweat, dew, etc.), drop, droplet, ball (in sports), pile (of noodles, etc.), bullet, bulb (i.e. a light bulb), lens (of glasses, etc.), bead (of an abacus), ball (i.e. a testicle), gem, jewel (esp. spherical; sometimes used figuratively), pearl, female entertainer (e.g. a geisha), person (when commenting on their nature), character, item, funds or person used as part of a plot, egg, coin, precious, beautiful, excellent
埼玉 【さいたま】 Saitama (city, prefecture)
勾玉 【まがたま】 comma-shaped jewels