Kumi logo
    Kumi

    Learn Japanese. Where understanding folds into fluency.

    Dictionary

    KanjiKanji vocabularyKana vocabularyKanaRadicalsGrammarJLPT N5

    Learn

    GuidesStart where you areWhat is KMT?RoadmapFAQ

    Connect

    EmailDiscordInstagramThreadsTikTokYouTubeLinkedInBlueskyX

    Newsletter

    Start learning free →

    Free forever tier. No card required.

    © 2026 Kumiai Inc. All rights reserved.

    AboutFAQContactStatusPrivacyTermsAttributions
    Dictionary
    1. Dictionary
    2. Kanji Vocab
    3. 掌の玉

    掌の玉

    掌たなごころの​玉たま

    apple of one's eye

    NTNounEmotions & PsychologyKanji Vocab18 strokes

    たなごころのたま

    Noun

    1.
    apple of one's eye

    Stroke 0 / 18

    Speed1.0x

    Characters that make up this word

    掌
    てのひら・たなごころ…(1)
    palm of hand・rule・administer・conduct
    Kanji
    玉
    たま・たま-・-だま…(3)
    jewel・ball
    Kanji
    の
    no
    Kana
    Kumi logo

    Track your mastery

    Kumi's KMT system tracks your mastery across kanji, vocabulary, grammar, and reading. Create a free account to use it on 220,000+ concepts.

    Related concepts for this entry

    Used in vocabulary

    • 掌
    • 玉
    • の

    Explore more

    Kanji Vocab dictionary›Browse all entries›