What does the kanji 珠 mean?

The kanji 珠 (tama) means "ball, sphere, globe". It is a JLPT N1 character.

What kanji is "tama"?

"tama" is written with the kanji 珠, meaning "ball, sphere, globe". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) しゅ (shu), kunyomi (native Japanese) たま (tama). It is a JLPT N1 character.

How do you write the kanji 珠?

Write 珠 ("ball") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.