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On'yomi
シュ
SHU
Kun'yomi
たま
tama

pearl · gem · jewel

beautiful

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Strokes10
Frequency#1711
Radicaljade(5)

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Strokes10

Component Breakdown

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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