JLPT N3 Intermediate
玉
Small round object, ball, jewel, or egg.
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1 Noun, Counter
Ball" / "Round Object
Describes a generic spherical object, ranging from coins and beads to drops of liquid or portions of noodles.
Example
汗 の 玉 が 彼 の 額 を 伝った 。
A bead of sweat ran down his forehead.
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2 Noun, Noun Suffix
Egg" (in food)
Acts as a culinary shorthand for eggs, specifically when they are cooked, seasoned, or used as a topping.
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3 Noun
Jewel" / "Precious Thing
Signifies a precious gem or pearl and serves as a metaphor for something physically beautiful or highly valuable.
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