Definition of 鞠 (まり)

noun
1.
ball (for sport, games, etc.)
2.
kemari, type of football played by courtiers in ancient Japan(only relevant for 鞠 and 毬)
See also:蹴鞠
Other readings:
毬【まり】
、
球【まり】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kanji usage
Related Kanji
鞠 ball
毬 burr, ball
球 ball, sphere