Jewel in Japanese
"jewel" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
6 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "jewel". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
jewel, ball
Reading: gyoku
5 strokes · beautiful
Where it comes from
Shape of jade strung on cord. Jewel.
What it carries
Jewel, beautiful, precious. Represents beauty and value.
Related kanji for "jewel"
jewel
rin · beautiful
Combines 'jade' (王) with 'forest' (林), representing many beautiful gems like a forest of trees.
jewel
shu · beautiful
Composed of jade and red. Red jewel.
square jewel(also: corner, angle, edge)
kei · beautiful
Composed of two earths. Jade made of earth.
beautiful black jewel(also: nine)
kyuu · beautiful, dark
Composed of jade and long. Black jade shining long.
beautiful as a jewel(also: )
you · beautiful
Combines 'jade' (王) with '䍃,' representing beautifully shining gems. Jewels adorning celestial realms.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for jewel?
The most common kanji for "jewel" is 玉, read as gyoku. It means jewel, ball. Related kanji: 琳 (jewel), 珠 (jewel), 圭 (square jewel), 玖 (beautiful black jewel), 瑶 (beautiful as a jewel).
How many strokes does 玉 have?
玉 has 5 strokes.