“Bead” in Japanese
Short answer
Bead in Japanese is “粒” (tsubu). Full meaning: grain, bead, drop; counter for small round objects including grains, seeds, pills, drops.
Other ways to say “Bead” in Japanese
玉
tama ball, sphere, globe, orb; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.), drop, droplet; ball (in sports)
つぶ
tsubu grain, bead, drop; counter for small round objects including grains, seeds, pills, drops
ツブ
tsubu grain, bead, drop; counter for small round objects including grains, seeds, pills, drops
小玉
kodama small ball, globule, bead, small vegetable or piece of fruit
ダマ
dama ball, sphere, globe, orb; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.), drop, droplet; ball (in sports)
ギョク
gyoku ball, sphere, globe, orb; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.), drop, droplet; ball (in sports)
ぎょく
gyoku ball, sphere, globe, orb; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.), drop, droplet; ball (in sports)
珠
tama ball, sphere, globe, orb; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.), drop, droplet; ball (in sports)
球
tama ball, sphere, globe, orb; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.), drop, droplet; ball (in sports)
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