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

りゅう
つび
つぼ
Freq #6331
1

つぶ/つび/つぼ only; Common noun

grain; bead; drop

Examples
の涙が彼女のほおを流れ落ちた。
Two tears fell down her cheeks.
2

Counter

counter for small round objects including grains, seeds, pills, drops

Kanji in this Word

11 strokes
Frequency: 1635
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

grains
drop
counter for tiny particles

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リュウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つぶ
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