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What is the Kanji for 'Circle' and 'Yen'? | 円

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Circle' and 'Yen', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Circle' and 'Yen' is 円.

    kanji

    円

    Meaning

    Circle, Yen

    Reading

    kunyomiまる

    maru

    onyomiえん

    en

    Parts

    冂Enclosure 丄Up (上)

    Example Word

    円: yen. The Japanese noun '円 (えん)' refers to the Japanese currency, the yen. It is used to denote monetary value in Japan. For example: This costs 100 yen「これは100円です」(これはひゃくえんです). I have 500 yen「500円持っています」(ごひゃくえんもっています). The word can also be used in contexts discussing currency exchange rates, prices, or financial transactions. It's important to note that '円' can also mean 'circle' in different contexts, but as a standalone noun with the reading 'えん', it primarily refers to the currency.

    Radical

    冂

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    520

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 円

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    冂

    Meaning

    Enclosure

    radical

    丄

    Meaning

    Up

Words Using 円

This kanji is used in 2 words:

    word

    円高

    Meaning

    Yen strength

    word

    円

    Meaning

    Yen

Kanji Related to 円 Through the Part 冂

These 14 kanji contain the part 冂 as well.

    kanji

    高

    Meaning

    High, Expensive

    kanji

    口

    Meaning

    Mouth

    kanji

    南

    Meaning

    South

    kanji

    岡

    Meaning

    Hill

    kanji

    皿

    Meaning

    Plate

    kanji

    両

    Meaning

    Both

    kanji

    周

    Meaning

    Circumference

    kanji

    丹

    Meaning

    Cinnabar, Rust colored

    kanji

    角

    Meaning

    Corner, Angle

    kanji

    同

    Meaning

    Same

    kanji

    冊

    Meaning

    Book, Volume

    kanji

    内

    Meaning

    Inside

    kanji

    雨

    Meaning

    Rain

    kanji

    繭

    Meaning

    Cocoon

Learn the Kanji 円

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 円 mean?

円 means 'Circle' and 'Yen'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in First Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N5 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.

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