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珠
On'yomi
シュ
SHU
Kun'yomi
たま
tama
pearl · gem · jewel
beautiful
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Radical玉jade(5)
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Component Breakdown
珠=
王朱
king + 朱
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of jade and red. Red jewel.
Symbolism
Pearl, jewel, gem. Represents precious gem.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
如意宝珠
にょいほうじゅ
Cintamani stone; wish-fulfilling jewel; Cintamani stone
滄海遺珠
そうかいのいしゅ
talented person unbeknownst to the world; talented person unbeknownst to the world
Proverbs & Idioms
珠玉のように磨く
しゅぎょくのようにみがく
To polish like a gem
Refining something precious