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丸屋根 (まるやね) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Kanji 丸 round, full (month), perfection 根 root, radical, head (pimple) Report an issue with this page
The church's dome was visible from afar.
This building is characterized by its vaulted roof.
ドーム ドーム is a loanword from English 'dome' and is more common in modern contexts, while 丸屋根 is a native Japanese compound with a more traditional or descriptive feel.
屋や 根ね 屋根 means 'roof' in general, while 丸屋根 specifically refers to a rounded or domed roof.
Written forms 丸まる 屋や 根ね Usage 68%
Standard kanji spelling using 丸 (round).
円まる 屋や 根ね Usage 32%
Alternate spelling using 円 (circle/round); less common than 丸屋根.
Etymology Compound of 丸 (まる, 'round') + 屋根 (やね, 'roof'). The alternate kanji 円 also means 'round' or 'circle'.
