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珠玉

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 珠玉

ゅぎょく
Noun
Freq #40808
1

jewel; gem

2

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; Usu. as 珠玉の〜

gem (of a story, essay, etc.); accomplished work; beautiful piece

Kanji in this Word

10 strokes
Frequency: 1711
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

pearl
gem
jewel

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たま
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
とも
5 strokes
Frequency: 737
JLPT N2
Grade 1

Meanings

jewel
ball

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ギョク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たま
たま-
-だま
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
おう
だん
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