Meaning

Primary

Circle

Alternatives

Round, Circular

Word Type

noun

Explanation

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

Reading

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  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

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

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