偶
  適
  たま
  nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no'
  adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
  noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  see: 偶の
  word usually written using kana alone
  occasional
  rare
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  玉
  球
  珠
  弾
  たま
  noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  ball
  sphere
  globe
  orb
  bead (of sweat, dew, etc.)
  drop
  droplet
  [esp. 球]
  ball (in sports)
  pile (of noodles, etc.)
  [esp. 弾; also written as 弾丸]
  bullet
  [esp. 球]
  bulb (i.e. a light bulb)
  lens (of glasses, etc.)
  [esp. 玉,珠]
  bead (of an abacus)
  see: 金玉・きんたま
  slang
  abbreviation
  [esp. 玉]
  ball (i.e. a testicle)
  [esp. 玉,珠; also written as 璧]
  gem
  jewel (esp. spherical; sometimes used figuratively)
  pearl
  female entertainer (e.g. a geisha)
  derogatory term
  person (when commenting on their nature)
  character
  item, funds or person used as part of a plot
  noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  noun, used as a suffix
  see: 玉子・2
  egg
  noun, used as a suffix
  [usu. だま]
  coin
  precious
  beautiful
  excellent
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  魂
  魄
  霊
  たましい
  魂
  魄
  だましい
  魂
  魄
  たま
  noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  soul
  spirit
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