球

きゅう
kyuu

sphere, globe

What does 球 mean?

球 is a Japanese noun meaning “sphere” or “globe” in English. It is written as 球 in kanji, きゅう in hiragana, and kyuu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

地球は丸い球の形をしている。

The earth is shaped like a sphere.

ピッチャーは速い球を投げた。

The pitcher threw a fast ball.

Words sharing kanji with 球

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