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円環 (えんかん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

円えん環かん

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Meanings

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noun

Refers to a circular shape or loop, often in abstract, mathematical, or literary contexts. More formal than 輪 (わ) or 丸 (まる).

この物もの語がたりは円えん環かん構こう造ぞうを持もっている。
This story has a circular structure.
数すう学がくで円えん環かんの面めん積せきを求もとめる。
Find the area of the circle in mathematics.

Kanji

円circle, yen, round
環ring, circle, loop

Similar words

輪わ
輪 is a common, everyday word for ring or hoop, while 円環 is more formal and often used in abstract or technical contexts.
丸まる
丸 emphasizes roundness as a shape or state, often used for concrete objects; 円環 is more about the concept of a circle or cycle.

Etymology

Compound of 円 (えん, 'circle') and 環 (かん, 'ring'). Both kanji carry similar meanings, reinforcing the idea of a circular form.