noun
komaru (type of playing cards)
A specific type of playing card in Japanese card games, often associated with traditional or regional sets. The term is not widely used outside of card game contexts.
この地方のカルタには小丸という札が含まれている。
This region's karuta includes a card called komaru.
The term 小丸 (こまる) is composed of 小 (small) and 丸 (circle), likely referring to the design or rank of the card. The exact historical origin is uncertain.