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Circle


Meaning

Circle, Round, Circular

Word Type

noun

Explanation

This vocab word and the kanji that makes it have the same meaning: Circle.


Reading

まる

Explanation

The reading you learned for this kanji is the kun'yomi one. Since this vocab word is made up of a single kanji, it uses the kun'yomi reading. Guess what? That means you already know it!


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 丸をつける

    to mark as correct

    丸をかく

    to draw a circle

    丸をする

    to mark as correct

  • 丸テーブル

    a round table

    丸あんき

    rote memorization

    丸イス

    a round chair

Context Sentences

ここに丸でチェックして下さい。

Check here with a circle, please.

丸をかくのが上手な人がタイプです。

My type is someone who is good at drawing circles.

人はサプライズでプロポーズされると目が丸になるものなんです。

People get wide-eyed when someone proposes to them as a surprise.


Kanji Composition