72.玉

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玉

1. Meaning and Reading

  • jade, gem
  • Onyomi : ぎょく
  • Kunyomi : たま

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 王 : king
  • 丶 : jewel

The image of jewels (丶) treasured by a king (王) — symbolizes ‘bead’ or ‘gem’.

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3. Example Words

玉 たま
bead

I picked up a bead.