278.球


1. Meaning and Reading

  • ball, sphere, globe
  • Onyomi : きゅう
  • Kunyomi : たま

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 王 : bead
  • 求 : indicates pronunciation (きゅう)

The shape of a round jewel (王) — symbolizing ‘ball’ or ‘sphere’. The reading comes from 求 (きゅう).

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3. Example Words

たま
ball

I throw a ball.

地球 ちきゅう
Earth

The Earth is round.