Meaning

Primary

Circular

Alternatives

Round, Spherical

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

With an い on the end, you can guess that this word is an い-adjective. What is the adjective version of the kanji 丸? "Circle" becomes circular, spherical or round. This, compared to another similar word (円), is more general purpose and can be used with 3D spherical objects as well.

Reading

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

Explanation

This word uses the reading you learned for the kanji 丸, though you'll need to tack the い onto the end too.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 丸いもの

    round things

    丸いテーブル

    a round table

    丸いかたち

    a round shape

Context Sentences

丸いボールがほしい。

I want a round ball.

このレストランには丸いフルーツしかありません。

This restaurant only serves round-shaped fruit.

この玉、ちょっと丸すぎませんか?

Isn't this ball a bit too round?

Kanji Composition