Kanji information

MeaningsJewel, Ball
On-yomiぎょく
Kun-yomiたま, たま-, -だま
Strokes5
JLPT LevelN2
Grade1
Frequency737

How to Write 玉 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 玉 mean?

Jewel, Ball

How do you read 玉?

On-yomi: ぎょく / Kun-yomi: たま, たま-, -だま

How many strokes does 玉 have?

5 strokes

玉 appears in which JLPT level?

玉 is classified as JLPT N2.

In what school grade is 玉 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 1 kanji.

How common is 玉 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 737.

Where can I see the stroke order for 玉?

You can view the animated stroke order diagram for 玉 above.

What is the Unicode code-point for 玉?

U+7389

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