This is the 6516th most frequent Japanese word.
タマ
"タマ" (tama) can mean "ball," "sphere," "bead," or "bullet," depending on context.
タマ is used as a proper noun, serving as the name of a cat.
タマという名の猫が家族にいます。
We have a cat named Tama in our family.
タマ is used to mean 'ball,' specifically in the context of a game or sport.
そのタマがゲームの鍵だ。
That ball is the key to the game.
タマ is used to refer to 'beads' or 'small items,' indicating a collectible object.