Ball
noun
As a single kanji vocab on its own, you know this vocab word has the same meaning as its parent kanji: ball. 玉 can be used for round objects traditionally recognized in Japanese culture, like beads, marbles, pearls, snowballs, and pachinko balls. For balls used in sports, people typically use the katakana word ボール.
たま
This word uses the same reading as the one you learned with the kanji: たま.
なんだ、この玉？
What is this ball?
ポチは、まるで丸い玉のような犬でした。
Pochi was a dog that looked like a round ball.
この玉を力いっぱいキックして下さい。
Please kick this ball with all your strength.