Quick answer
丸 is the kanji for "Round". A common reading is まる (maru). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Round
Also : -ship · Pills · Seduce · Roll Up · Curl Up
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 丸 represents 'ROUND'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of round.
On-reading: がん — remember this sound by associating it with round. Kun-reading: まる.
Example Sentences
子供は丸い形のおもちゃが好きで、ボールを追いかけて楽しそうにしていました。
こどもはまるいかたちのおもちゃがすきで、ぼーるをおいかけてたのしそうにしていました。
The child loves round-shaped toys and seemed to be having fun chasing after a ball.
弾丸のように速く走りました。
だんがんのようにはやくはしりました。
I ran as fast as a bullet.
Vocabulary using 丸
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