手て玉だま

noun

beanbags; jackstones; cueball

Refers to small objects used in traditional children's games, such as beanbags for juggling or jackstones. Also used in the idiom 手玉に取る (to lead someone around by the nose).

• 子こ供どもの頃ころ、手て玉だまでよく遊あそんだ。

  When I was a child, I often played with beanbags.

• 彼かの女じょは彼かれを手て玉だまに取とっている。

  She has him wrapped around her little finger.