Word details

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

Dictionary

Entry

NounFreq #13580
1

ball (for sport, games, etc.)

2

鞠/毬 only

kemari; type of football played by courtiers in ancient Japan

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

ball

17 strokesJLPT N1Grade 9

On

キクキュウ

Kun

まり

Nanori

まい

burr, ball

11 strokesFrequency 2,431JLPT N1Grade 9

On

キュウ

Kun

いがまり

ball, sphere

11 strokesFrequency 302JLPT N2Grade 3

On

キュウ

Kun

たま

Nanori

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