Meaning

Primary

Ring

Alternatives

Wheel, Loop, Circle

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

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

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading. When learning the kanji, you didn't learn that reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you with this word: You put on the ring you found, hoping it will be the one ring to rule them all (invisibility!). Instead, it turns out it's a special Walken() ring, made out of Christopher Walken's bones. It talks up to you, telling you how he kept this ring in his (*ahem*) butt during the war so he could get it to you. First of all, why is this ring talking? Second, why is it talking like Walken. Third, eww, gross, it was in his anus.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 輪を広げる

    to spread out the circle

    輪を作る

    to make a loop

    輪をかく

    to draw a loop

Context Sentences

早くこの輪投げの輪をなげてくださいよ!

Please throw this Quoits ring quickly!

パーティーに行くと、友だちの輪が広がります。

If I go to parties, my circle of friends expands.

天使たちは、それぞれの輪っかをキラキラさせながら、みんなで輪になって踊りました。

The angels danced in a circle, each of their halos shining brightly.

Kanji Composition