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たま

ball

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MM - #5647 Common N3
noun

1. Ball; Sphere; Globe; Orb

2. Bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); Drop; Droplet

3. Ball (in sports)

4. Pile (of noodles, etc.)

5. Bullet

6. Bulb (i.e. a light bulb)

7. Lens (of glasses, etc.)

8. Bead (of an abacus)

9. Ball (i.e. a testicle) slang.abbreviation. See also 金玉.

10. Gem; Jewel (esp. spherical; sometimes used figuratively); Pearl

11. Female entertainer (e.g. a geisha)

12. Person (when commenting on their nature); Character derogatory.

13. Item, funds or person used as part of a plot

noun, noun, used as a suffix

14. Egg See also 玉子.

noun, used as a suffix

15. Coin

16. Precious; Beautiful; Excellent

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MM - #5647 Common N3

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