Meanings
Readings
Common Words
slope; incline; gradient; grade; pitch
Mathematics
slope (of a linear function)
Mathematics; Physics
gradient (vector calculus)
steep slope
Archeology
magatama; comma-shaped bead from prehistoric Japan, usually made of jade
detention pending trial; confinement; custody
arrest; custody; apprehending; abduction
Architecture
railing; handrail; balustrade
้ซๆฌ only
armrest (chair)
Archaic
large jewel; string of jewels
Yasakani no Magatama (the grand jewel or string of jewels; one of the three Imperial regalia)
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