タマゴ

This is the 1743rd most frequent Japanese word.

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タマゴ

Egg.


Here, タマゴ refers to eggs as a general food item purchased in a grocery shopping context.

スーパーでタマゴを買いました。

I bought eggs at the supermarket.


In this case, タマゴ is used to describe an egg that is laid by a bird, emphasizing its biological aspect.

鳥がタマゴを産みました。

The bird laid an egg.


Here, タマゴ is metaphorically used to describe an item resembling an egg in shape and appearance, emphasizing its beauty or uniqueness.

宝石のように光るタマゴが見つかった。

A sparkling egg like a jewel was found.