Word details
玉
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 玉.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Also formerly read as ごく
precious stone (esp. jade)
Examples
ボスには玉石混交のグループとは言われたけれど、俺は玉かな、それとも石なのかな。
The boss said this group is a real mixed bag. I wonder if he places me with the wheat or the chaff.
2
Food, cooking; Occ. ギョク
egg (esp. as a sushi topping)
3
stock or security being traded; product being bought or sold
4
position (in finance, the amount of a security either owned or owed by an investor or dealer)
5
geisha
6
Abbreviation
time charge for a geisha
7
Abbreviation; Shogi
king (of the junior player)
Examples
王手をかけられたほうは、玉を逃げるなどの方法で王手を防がねばなりません。
The checked player must find a way for the king to escape and block the check.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
玉
jewel, ball
5 strokesFrequency 737JLPT N2Grade 1
On
ギョク
Kun
たまたま--だま
Nanori
おうだん
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