This is the 8638th most frequent Japanese word.
数珠
"数珠" (じゅず, juzu) refers to Buddhist prayer beads used for chanting and meditation.
This usage emphasizes 数珠 as a cultural item affiliated with particular ceremonies, such as Buddhist funerals.
仏教のお葬式では数珠がよく使用されます。
Rosaries are often used during Buddhist funerals.
Here, 数珠 refers to a rosary, specifically as a tool for prayer in religious contexts.
数珠を使って祈りを捧げました。
I used a rosary to offer prayers.
In this sentence, 数珠 denotes the physical object often used during religious or spiritual ceremonies.