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丸
Circle, Round
ãžã (maru), ãžã (ã), ãžã (ãã)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Many Japanese ships traditionally end their names with 丸 (maru), such as æĨæŦ丸. One theory says it symbolizes completeness and good fortune during voyages.
Memory Trick
Imagine drawing a perfect circle with one smooth motion. That round shape reminds you that 丸 means 'round' or 'circle.'
Readings
Onyomi: ãŦãŗ (gan)
Kunyomi: ãžã (maru), ãžã (ã), ãžã (ãã)
Example Words
丸ã
ãžãã (marui)
Round
丸
ãžã (maru)
Circle
丸čŦ
ãããã (ganyaku)
Pill
æĨãŽä¸¸
ã˛ãŽãžã (hinomaru)
Japanese flag
Example Sentence
ã㎠ããŧããĢ 㯠丸ãã§ãã
ã㎠ããŧããĢ 㯠ãžããã§ãã
kono teeburu wa marui desu
This table is round.