球
たま
tama
JLPT N311 strokesKanjiLevel 36 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
球 is the kanji for "Ball". A common reading is たま (tama). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Ball
Also : Sphere
Readings
kunたま/ tamaonきゅう/ kyuu
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 球 represents 'BALL'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of ball.
Reading ·
On-reading: きゅう — remember this sound by associating it with ball. Kun-reading: たま.
Example Sentences
子どもたちは公園で野球をして楽しんでいた。
こどもたちはこうえんでやきゅうをしてたのしんでいた。
The children were enjoying playing baseball in the park.
宇宙から見ると地球は青くて美しかった。
うちゅうからみるとちきゅうはあおくてうつくしかった。
Seen from space, the Earth was blue and beautiful.
Vocabulary using 球
Learn 球 with Spaced Repetition
InitialJ uses scientifically proven SRS to help you memorize kanji and vocabulary for the JLPT. N5 is free forever; no credit card required.