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What is the Kanji for 'Round'? | 丸

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Round' is 丸.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Round

    Reading

    kunyomiまる

    maru

    onyomiがん

    gan

    Parts

    Dot Nine

    Example Word

    日の丸: japan flag. The Japanese noun '日の丸 (ひのまる)' refers to the national flag of Japan, which features a red circle (representing the sun) on a white background. This term is often used to symbolize Japan itself or Japanese identity. For example: The Japanese flag is called '日の丸'「日本の国旗は日の丸と呼ばれます」(にほんのこっきはひのまとよばれます). The '日の丸' fluttered in the wind「日の丸が風にはためいていた」(ひのまるがかぜにはためいていた). The term is deeply rooted in Japanese culture and history, and it is commonly seen at official events, schools, and during national holidays.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    3

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    545

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

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

    radical

    Meaning

    Dot

    kanji

    Meaning

    Nine

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Seize, Execute

Words Using

This kanji is used in 5 words:

    word

    丸で

    Meaning

    Completely

    word

    Meaning

    Circle

    word

    丸い

    Meaning

    Round

    word

    日の丸

    Meaning

    Japan flag

    word

    真ん丸

    Meaning

    Perfectly round

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 20 kanji contain the part 丶 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Insect

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dog

    kanji

    Meaning

    Evening

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ball, Jewel

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rain

    kanji

    Meaning

    Thick, Fat

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mother

    kanji

    Meaning

    Heart

    kanji

    Meaning

    Night

    kanji

    Meaning

    Direction

    kanji

    Meaning

    Master

    kanji

    Meaning

    Measurement

    kanji

    Meaning

    Good

    kanji

    Meaning

    State

    kanji

    Meaning

    Common

    kanji

    Meaning

    Eternity

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ice

    kanji

    Meaning

    Blade

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cinnabar, Rust colored

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rice bowl

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 3 kanji contain the part 九 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Research

    kanji

    Meaning

    Track, Rut

    kanji

    Meaning

    Butt, Buttocks

Learn the Kanji

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What does 丸 mean?

丸 means 'Round'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Second Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

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