Japanese Word Entry

ball, sphere, globe, orb

bead (of sweat, dew, etc.), drop, droplet

ball (in sports)

pile (of noodles, etc.)

bullet

bulb (i.e. a light bulb)

lens (of glasses, etc.)

bead (of an abacus)

ball (i.e. a testicle)

gem, jewel (esp. spherical; sometimes used figuratively), pearl

female entertainer (e.g. a geisha)

person (when commenting on their nature), character

item, funds or person used as part of a plot

egg

coin

precious, beautiful, excellent