This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

槍玉

やり玉、 ヤリ玉

Readings

Kana: やりだま、ヤリだま
Romaji: yaridama, yaridama
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

victim; scapegoat; someone singled out (for punishment, etc.)

See also: 槍玉に挙げる

Kanji

Readings: ソウ、 ショウ、 やり
Meanings: spear, lance, javelin
Readings: ギョク、 たま、 たま-、 -だま
Meanings: jewel, ball